Chicago Cubs v. Sunny Cubs - Trademark Opposition Extension
Summary
The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board granted a final 60-day extension of time for Chicago Cubs Baseball Club, LLC to file a Notice of Opposition against trademark application SUNNYCUBS owned by Sunny Cubs LLC. The extension was filed on April 2, 2026, with the original opposition filing date being October 23, 2025.
What changed
Chicago Cubs Baseball Club, LLC filed a final 60-day extension request to oppose trademark application SUNNYCUBS (TTAB Proceeding No. 99104668). The extension was granted, moving the deadline for the Notice of Opposition to a later date. The underlying dispute concerns potential confusion between the Chicago Cubs' famous trademark and the applicant's SUNNYCUBS mark.
Sunny Cubs LLC should monitor this proceeding and prepare its response or settlement discussions. The Chicago Cubs' legal team has been granted additional time to formalize their opposition. Interested parties should review the original trademark application and consider whether intervention or amicus participation is warranted.
What to do next
- Monitor TTAB proceedings for the filing of the formal Notice of Opposition
- Review the SUNNYCUBS trademark application for potential settlement discussions
- Prepare a defense strategy if involved as a party in this opposition
Source document (simplified)
Extension: SUNNYCUBS
Extension TTAB99104668-20260402 Kind: EXT Apr 02, 2026
Abstract
FINAL 60-DAY REQUEST TO EXT TIME TO OPPOSE
Plaintiff: Chicago Cubs Baseball Club, LLC
Defendant: Sunny Cubs LLC
Mark at issue: SUNNYCUBS
Filing Date
2025-10-23
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