CLASSMATE WORLD BOOK opposition suspended pending settlement negotiations
Summary
The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board suspended Opposition No. 91305219 filed by CPM Educational Program against World Book, Inc.'s 'CLASSMATE WORLD BOOK' mark. The suspension was granted by consent of both parties pending settlement negotiations. The opposition, filed February 13, 2026, is now administratively paused while the parties attempt to resolve their trademark dispute.
What changed
The TTAB granted a joint motion to suspend Opposition No. 91305219, filed by CPM Educational Program challenging World Book, Inc.'s trademark application for 'CLASSMATE WORLD BOOK.' Both parties consented to the suspension to pursue settlement negotiations, resulting in an administrative pause of the opposition proceeding. The TTAB Vue docket will remain open but inactive during this period. If settlement negotiations fail, either party may request resumption of the opposition proceeding at a later date.
What to do next
- Monitor TTAB for settlement or resumption of proceedings
Source document (simplified)
Opposition: CLASSMATE WORLD BOOK
Opposition TTAB91305219-20260406 Kind: OPP Apr 06, 2026
Abstract
D MOT TO SUSP W/ CONSENT PEND SETTL NEGOTIATIONS
Plaintiff: CPM Educational Program
Defendant: World Book, Inc.
Mark at issue: CLASSMATE WORLD BOOK
Filing Date
2026-02-13
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