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META WHALE Trademark Opposition Extension Request

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Published March 30th, 2026
Detected March 31st, 2026
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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)

← USPTO TTAB Proceedings

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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Named provisions

Extension Request META WHALE Opposition Proceeding

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Classification

Agency
USPTO-TTAB
Published
March 30th, 2026
Instrument
Notice
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor
Document ID
TTAB99440641-20260330
Docket
99440641

Who this affects

Applies to
Legal professionals
Industry sector
5112 Software & Technology
Activity scope
Trademark Opposition
Geographic scope
United States US

Taxonomy

Primary area
Intellectual Property
Operational domain
Legal
Topics
Trademark Registration Administrative Procedure

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