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USPTO Ex Parte Appeal - The Linux Foundation

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Filed March 20th, 2026
Detected March 22nd, 2026
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Summary

The USPTO's Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) has filed an ex parte appeal for case #98749864, initiated by The Linux Foundation. The appeal was filed on March 20, 2026.

What changed

The USPTO's Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) has docketed an ex parte appeal, case number 98749864, filed by The Linux Foundation on March 20, 2026. This filing represents the initiation of an appeal process within the TTAB, likely concerning a prior trademark examination or opposition decision.

Legal professionals involved in trademark proceedings should note this new appeal. While this filing itself does not impose new compliance obligations, it signifies an ongoing legal process that may require monitoring. Further details regarding the specific grounds for appeal and subsequent proceedings can be accessed via the provided TTABVue link.

Source document (simplified)

← USPTO TTAB Proceedings

Ex Parte Appeal #98749864

Ex Parte Appeal TTAB98749864-20260320 Kind: EXA Mar 20, 2026

Abstract

APPEAL TO BOARD
Plaintiff: The Linux Foundation

Filing Date

2026-03-20

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Classification

Agency
USPTO
Filed
March 20th, 2026
Instrument
Enforcement
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor
Document ID
Ex Parte Appeal #98749864
Docket
98749864

Who this affects

Applies to
Legal professionals
Industry sector
5411 Legal Services
Activity scope
Trademark Appeals
Geographic scope
United States US

Taxonomy

Primary area
Intellectual Property
Operational domain
Legal
Topics
Trademarks Appeals

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