DC Comics v. SuperHero Pet Services - Trademark Opposition
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)
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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