META WHALE Trademark Opposition Extension Request
Summary
The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board received a 30-day extension request from Metaformers, Inc. to oppose Vladimir Okhotnikov's META WHALE trademark application. The extension was filed on March 30, 2026, under docket TTAB99440641, granting additional time before any opposition must be formally filed.
What changed
Metaformers, Inc. has filed a first 30-day extension request to oppose the META WHALE trademark application submitted by Vladimir Okhotnikov. This is a routine procedural step in TTAB opposition proceedings that tolls the deadline for filing a formal Notice of Opposition.
The defendant (Okhotnikov) and their legal representatives should monitor for subsequent filings and be aware that the opposition period remains open. No immediate action is required unless they receive a formal Notice of Opposition or settlement discussions are initiated. The extension does not create any new compliance obligations.
Source document (simplified)
Extension: META WHALE
Extension TTAB99440641-20260330 Kind: EXT Mar 30, 2026
Abstract
FIRST 30-DAY REQUEST TO EXT TIME TO OPPOSE
Plaintiff: Metaformers, Inc.
Defendant: Vladimir Okhotnikov
Mark at issue: META WHALE
Filing Date
2026-03-30
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