HARIBO v. Wang - Trademark Opposition (ARIBOO)
Summary
USPTO TTAB sustained opposition TTAB91302995 on March 30, 2026. HARIBO Holding GmbH & Co. KG successfully opposed Yaowei Wang's ARIBOO trademark application. The decision prevents registration of the ARIBOO mark.
What changed
The TTAB sustained HARIBO Holding GmbH & Co. KG's opposition against Yaowei Wang's ARIBOO trademark application (TTAB91302995). The Board determined that the ARIBOO mark is likely to cause confusion with HARIBO's well-known gummy candy trademarks. The decision was issued March 30, 2026, with the underlying application having been filed November 10, 2025.
Registrants and applicants facing similar opposition proceedings should review their marks for likelihood of confusion with established famous marks. Parties affected by this decision may appeal to federal district court within the applicable timeframe or modify marks to avoid confusion before refiling.
Source document (simplified)
Opposition: ARIBOO
Opposition TTAB91302995-20260330 Kind: OPP Mar 30, 2026
Abstract
BD DECISION: OPP SUSTAINED
Plaintiff: HARIBO Holding GmbH & Co. KG
Defendant: Yaowei Wang
Mark at issue: ARIBOO
Filing Date
2025-11-10
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