McDonald's Opposes MCHUGS Mark - Settlement Negotiations Pending
Summary
The USPTO's Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) has recorded a motion to suspend proceedings in the opposition case filed by McDonald's Corporation against McHugs China Limited. Settlement negotiations are currently pending between the parties regarding the MCHUGS mark.
What changed
The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) has noted a motion to suspend proceedings in the opposition case (TTAB91301563) filed by McDonald's Corporation against McHugs China Limited concerning the MCHUGS mark. This suspension is requested pending the outcome of settlement negotiations between the parties. The filing date for this motion was September 9, 2025.
This action indicates that McDonald's is actively pursuing a resolution outside of the formal TTAB process. Compliance officers in the legal department should monitor the progress of these settlement negotiations, as the outcome could impact the status of the opposition and potentially lead to a withdrawal of the opposition or a consent judgment. No immediate compliance actions are required, but awareness of the ongoing dispute resolution is necessary.
What to do next
- Monitor settlement negotiations between McDonald's Corporation and McHugs China Limited.
- Track the TTAB proceedings for updates on the suspension and potential resolution.
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Opposition: MCHUGS
Opposition TTAB91301563-20260318 Kind: OPP Mar 18, 2026
Abstract
P MOT TO SUSP W/ CONSENT PEND SETTL NEGOTIATIONS
Plaintiff: McDonald's Corporation
Defendant: McHugs China Limited
Mark at issue: MCHUGS
Filing Date
2025-09-09
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