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Houston Comets opposition TTAB decision

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Filed March 26th, 2026
Detected March 27th, 2026
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Summary

The USPTO TTAB issued a decision regarding the opposition filed by WNBA Enterprises LLC against TSTM Holdings, LLC concerning the mark 'HOUSTON COMETS'. The proceeding, identified as TTAB91299218, involves a motion to dismiss under FRCP 12(b). The filing date for this motion was May 27, 2025.

What changed

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) has issued a decision concerning an opposition proceeding (TTAB91299218) involving WNBA Enterprises LLC as the plaintiff and TSTM Holdings, LLC as the defendant. The case revolves around the trademark 'HOUSTON COMETS' and includes a motion to dismiss filed by the plaintiff under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b). The filing date for this motion was May 27, 2025, and the decision was issued on March 26, 2026.

This decision is part of an ongoing trademark dispute. Legal professionals representing either party must review the TTAB's ruling to understand its implications for the motion to dismiss and the overall opposition proceeding. The specific outcome of the motion will dictate the next steps in the litigation, potentially leading to dismissal of the opposition or further proceedings before the TTAB. Parties should consult the original document for detailed reasoning and any specific procedural requirements.

What to do next

  1. Review TTAB decision for implications on the motion to dismiss
  2. Consult original document for detailed reasoning and procedural requirements

Source document (simplified)

← USPTO TTAB Proceedings

Opposition: HOUSTON COMETS

Opposition TTAB91299218-20260326 Kind: OPP Mar 26, 2026

Abstract

D MOT TO DISMISS: FRCP 12(B)
Plaintiff: WNBA Enterprises LLC
Defendant: TSTM Holdings, LLC
Mark at issue: HOUSTON COMETS

Filing Date

2025-05-27

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Named provisions

D MOT TO DISMISS: FRCP 12(B)

Source

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Classification

Agency
USPTO TTAB
Filed
March 26th, 2026
Instrument
Enforcement
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor
Document ID
TTAB91299218-20260326
Docket
TTAB91299218

Who this affects

Applies to
Lawyers
Industry sector
5411 Legal Services
Activity scope
Trademark Opposition Proceedings
Geographic scope
United States US

Taxonomy

Primary area
Intellectual Property
Operational domain
Legal
Topics
Trademarks Litigation

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