FINE Trademark Opposition Sustained, Nuqul Brothers Company Limited Beats FB International Inc
Summary
The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board sustained Opposition No. 91288958 filed by Nuqul Brothers Company Limited against FB International Inc's application to register the trademark FINE. The opposition was filed on December 27, 2023. FB International Inc's attempt to register the FINE mark has been denied as a result of the sustained opposition.
What changed
The TTAB issued a final decision sustaining the opposition filed by Nuqul Brothers Company Limited against FB International Inc's application to register the trademark FINE. The opposition proceeding, filed December 27, 2023, has concluded with the TTAB finding in favor of the opposer. FB International Inc's application to register the FINE mark has been denied.
For FB International Inc, this decision prevents the company from obtaining federal trademark registration for the FINE mark, limiting their ability to establish exclusive national rights. For Nuqul Brothers Company Limited, the sustained opposition protects their existing trademark interests and prevents potential brand confusion or market dilution from a competitor's similar mark. Trademark applicants facing opposition decisions should consult trademark counsel regarding potential appeal options or alternative branding strategies.
What to do next
- FB International Inc must accept the denial of its FINE trademark application
- Nuqul Brothers Company Limited should monitor for any appeal of the TTAB decision
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Opposition: FINE
Opposition TTAB91288958-20260410 Kind: OPP Apr 10, 2026
Abstract
FINAL DECISION: OPP SUSTAINED
Plaintiff: Nuqul Brothers Company Limited
Defendant: FB International Inc
Mark at issue: FINE
Filing Date
2023-12-27
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