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DC Comics v. SuperHero Pet Services - Trademark Opposition

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Filed March 30th, 2026
Detected April 1st, 2026
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Summary

USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board sustained DC Comics' opposition against SuperHero Pet Services LLC's trademark application for 'SUPERHERO PET WASTE REMOVAL'. The opposition was granted on March 30, 2026, preventing registration of the mark. DC Comics successfully argued likelihood of confusion with its established SUPERHERO trademarks.

What changed

The TTAB found likelihood of confusion between the applicant's mark and DC Comics' established SUPERHERO trademarks. DC Comics, owner of famous comic book characters including Superman and Batman, successfully argued that the pet waste removal service mark would create consumer confusion with its well-known entertainment brand. The opposition number is 91303166, filed November 18, 2025.

Trademark applicants and their counsel should review this decision when assessing likelihood of confusion risks, particularly when proposing marks similar to well-known entertainment brands. Businesses should ensure their proposed service marks don't conflict with established intellectual property portfolios of major media companies.

Source document (simplified)

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Opposition: SUPERHERO PET WASTE REMOVAL

Opposition TTAB91303166-20260330 Kind: OPP Mar 30, 2026

Abstract

BD DECISION: OPP SUSTAINED
Plaintiff: DC Comics
Defendant: SuperHero Pet Services LLC
Mark at issue: SUPERHERO PET WASTE REMOVAL

Filing Date

2025-11-18

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Classification

Agency
USPTO TTAB
Filed
March 30th, 2026
Instrument
Enforcement
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor
Document ID
TTAB91303166-20260330
Docket
91303166

Who this affects

Applies to
Legal professionals Retailers
Industry sector
5411 Legal Services
Activity scope
Trademark Registration
Geographic scope
United States US

Taxonomy

Primary area
Intellectual Property
Operational domain
Legal
Topics
Trademark Consumer Protection

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