GEAUX trademark opposition sustained against Brock LeBlanc
Summary
The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board sustained Opposition No. TTAB91303211 filed by the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College against Brock LeBlanc's trademark application for 'GEAUX'. The opposition was sustained, preventing registration of the GEAUX mark by the defendant. This is a final administrative decision specific to the named parties.
What changed
The TTAB issued a final decision sustaining opposition TTAB91303211. Plaintiff Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University successfully opposed defendant Brock LeBlanc's trademark application for 'GEAUX', preventing registration of the mark. The opposition was filed on 2025-11-19 and decided on 2026-04-02.
Parties involved in trademark registration proceedings should ensure proper trademark clearance searches before filing to avoid opposition proceedings. Any party facing trademark opposition should respond within statutory deadlines to preserve registration rights. This decision demonstrates that universities and institutional trademark holders actively monitor and enforce their trademark rights against conflicting applications.
What to do next
- Conduct comprehensive trademark clearance searches before filing applications
- Monitor USPTO trademark publications for potential oppositions against your applications
- Respond to any opposition proceedings within statutory deadlines to preserve registration rights
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Opposition: GEAUX
Opposition TTAB91303211-20260402 Kind: OPP Apr 02, 2026
Abstract
BD DECISION: OPP SUSTAINED
Plaintiff: Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
Defendant: Brock LeBlanc
Mark at issue: GEAUX
Filing Date
2025-11-19
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