Buc-ee's Opposes BUCKTOOTH BUCKY Trademark at TTAB

Buc-ee's, Ltd. filed an opposition proceeding at the TTAB challenging Deo Volente LLC's application to register the trademark BUCKTOOTH BUCKY. The opposition was filed with the TTAB on May 15, 2023, and the Board has suspended further proceedings while resolving an outstanding motion.\n\nTrademark opposition proceedings are administrative adjudications that determine whether a mark should proceed to registration. For Deo Volente LLC, the defendant, this creates potential uncertainty around their ability to secure federal trademark protection for the BUCKTOOTH BUCKY mark. Buc-ee's, known for its convenience stores and fuel stations, likely argues likelihood of confusion with its own trademarks or other grounds under the Lanham Act. Both parties should monitor this proceeding and comply with any TTAB scheduling orders and deadlines.