Black & Decker opposes DECOLT trademark
Summary
The Black & Decker Corporation has filed an opposition against Hangzhou Xiquan Technology Co., Ltd. for the trademark DECOLT. This action was initiated on March 29, 2026, through the USPTO's Trademark Trial and Appeal Board proceedings.
What changed
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) has recorded the filing of an opposition by The Black & Decker Corporation against Hangzhou Xiquan Technology Co., Ltd. The opposition, identified by proceeding number TTAB91306216, concerns the DECOLT trademark. The filing date for this opposition was March 29, 2026.
This action signifies a formal dispute over trademark registration. Black & Decker, as the plaintiff, is challenging Hangzhou Xiquan's right to use or register the DECOLT mark. Companies involved in trademark disputes should monitor this proceeding closely, as the outcome could impact their own intellectual property strategies and market presence. Legal counsel should be engaged to navigate the TTAB process, which involves specific procedural rules and potential discovery phases.
What to do next
- Monitor TTAB proceeding TTAB91306216 for updates on the DECOLT trademark opposition.
- Review internal trademark portfolios for potential conflicts with the DECOLT mark.
- Consult legal counsel regarding potential implications of this opposition.
Source document (simplified)
Opposition: DECOLT
Opposition TTAB91306216-20260329 Kind: OPP Mar 29, 2026
Abstract
FILED AND FEE
Plaintiff: The Black & Decker Corporation
Defendant: Hangzhou Xiquan Technology Co., Ltd.
Mark at issue: DECOLT
Filing Date
2026-03-29
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