Buckle Brands v. Spears - BUCKLE BUBBA Trademark Opposition Default

TTAB Opposition No. TTAB91304686 involves Buckle Brands, Inc. opposing trademark application Serial No. 97868907 for BUCKLE BUBBA filed by defendants Lona Kay Spears and Jeffery Mitchell Spears. The Board issued a Notice of Default on April 4, 2026, finding that defendants failed to answer Buckle Brands' Complaint within the time permitted under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Trademark Rules. Entry of default has been made.

Defendants who wish to contest this default must file a timely motion to set aside the default and demonstrate good cause. The opposition proceedings will continue regardless of this notice until resolved. Trademark practitioners and brand owners involved in TTAB proceedings should ensure compliance with all responsive pleading deadlines to avoid similar default judgments.