Cisco v. Sustained Quality LLC - CATALYST Trademark Opposition
Summary
USPTO TTAB dismissed Cisco Technology's trademark opposition against Sustained Quality LLC's CATALYST mark. The Board issued a final decision dismissing the opposition without prejudice on March 31, 2026. The underlying trademark dispute remains unresolved, and Cisco retains the option to pursue future action.
What changed
The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board dismissed Opposition No. TTAB91300476, filed by Cisco Technology, Inc. against Sustained Quality LLC, concerning the CATALYST trademark. The opposition was dismissed without prejudice on March 31, 2026, meaning the underlying trademark dispute remains unresolved and Cisco could potentially refile or pursue other remedies.
No compliance obligations arise from this decision. For Cisco, the dismissal without prejudice leaves open the option to refile the opposition if new grounds arise. For Sustained Quality, the immediate threat to their CATALYST mark registration is removed, though the underlying trademark question remains undecided. Neither party faces penalties. This decision creates no binding precedent.
Source document (simplified)
Opposition: CATALYST
Opposition TTAB91300476-20260331 Kind: OPP Mar 31, 2026
Abstract
BD DECISION: OPP DISMISSED W/O PREJ
Plaintiff: Cisco Technology, Inc.
Defendant: Sustained Quality LLC
Mark at issue: CATALYST
Filing Date
2025-07-21
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