Sunkist Growers, Inc. v. Intrastate Distributors, Inc. - KIST Trademark Opposition
Summary
The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board terminated Opposition No. 91254647 filed by Sunkist Growers, Inc. against Intrastate Distributors, Inc. regarding the KIST trademark application. The opposition, originally filed on March 10, 2020, has concluded with termination as of April 13, 2026.
What changed
The TTAB terminated Opposition No. 91254647, concluding the trademark dispute between Sunkist Growers, Inc. and Intrastate Distributors, Inc. concerning the KIST mark application. The opposition, filed in 2020, has reached its final disposition.
Parties involved in TTAB opposition proceedings should monitor case outcomes and understand the implications of termination orders. Trademark applicants and registrants should maintain awareness of opposition timelines and potential settlement developments, as evidenced by the six-year duration of this proceeding.
What to do next
- Monitor TTAB proceedings for case status updates
- Review trademark portfolio for similar conflicts
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Opposition: KIST
Opposition TTAB91254647-20260413 Kind: OPP Apr 13, 2026
Abstract
TERMINATED
Plaintiff: Sunkist Growers, Inc.
Defendant: Intrastate Distributors, Inc.
Mark at issue: KIST
Filing Date
2020-03-10
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