LAVAKA Opposition - GÜROK vs BS NEWGIANT
Summary
GÜROK TURIZM VE MADENCILIK ANONIM SIRKETI filed a trademark opposition (TTAB91306358) against BS NEWGIANT LLC before the USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, contesting the registration of the LAVAKA mark. The opposition was filed and accepted on April 3, 2026, initiating formal TTAB proceedings.
What changed
GÜROK TURIZM VE MADENCILIK ANONIM SIRKETI, a Turkish tourism and mining company, filed Opposition No. 91306358 against BS NEWGIANT LLC before the USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. The opposition challenges the registration of the LAVAKA trademark. The proceeding was filed and accepted with the filing fee paid on April 3, 2026, assigning TTAB case number 91306358.
BS NEWGIANT LLC must now monitor this proceeding and prepare a formal response (Answer) to the notice of opposition within the timeframe specified by TTAB rules. Failure to respond may result in a default judgment. Both parties should engage trademark counsel to navigate discovery and potential settlement discussions. TTAB proceedings can be lengthy and costly; early case assessment is advisable.
What to do next
- Monitor TTAB docket for service of the Notice of Opposition and Answer deadlines
- Engage trademark counsel to assess litigation strategy and potential settlement
- If defendant, prepare and file Answer within TTAB-mandated timeframe to avoid default
Source document (simplified)
Opposition: LAVAKA
Opposition TTAB91306358-20260403 Kind: OPP Apr 03, 2026
Abstract
FILED AND FEE
Plaintiff: GÜROK TURIZM VE MADENCILIK ANONIM SIRKETI
Defendant: BS NEWGIANT LLC
Mark at issue: LAVAKA
Filing Date
2026-04-03
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