Ex Parte Appeal #98286159 - Match Group Americas LLC

Match Group Americas LLC initiated an ex parte appeal to the TTAB on April 17, 2026, contesting a trademark examining attorney's refusal to register a mark. In ex parte appeals, the appellant presents arguments and evidence to the board without participation from the examining attorney post-decision. The board will evaluate whether the mark meets all requirements for registration under the Lanham Act.

Affected parties include trademark applicants facing registration refusals, their legal representatives, and competitors who may have opposed or旁观ed the application. Successful appeals result in the mark proceeding toward registration; unsuccessful appellants may seek federal court review under 15 U.S.C. § 1071.