IRISH Trademark Opposition Dismissed
Summary
The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board dismissed Opposition No. 91302449 without prejudice. Plaintiff University of Notre Dame Du Lac alleged confusion with its famous IRISH trademarks. Defendant Reversed, LLC may proceed with its IRISH trademark application. The decision has no precedential effect beyond the parties.
What changed
The TTAB issued a final decision dismissing Notre Dame's trademark opposition against Reversed, LLC's IRISH mark registration. Opposition No. 91302449 was filed on October 15, 2025, and decided on March 30, 2026, with the dismissal entered without prejudice. This individual case decision does not establish new policy or create general obligations.
No immediate action is required by industry. The decision applies only to these parties and does not constitute binding precedent for other trademark disputes. Notre Dame could potentially refile the opposition if circumstances change. Other trademark owners or applicants with similar marks may wish to monitor related TTAB proceedings for developments.
Source document (simplified)
Opposition: IRISH
Opposition TTAB91302449-20260330 Kind: OPP Mar 30, 2026
Abstract
BD DECISION: OPP DISMISSED W/O PREJ
Plaintiff: University of Notre Dame Du Lac
Defendant: Reversed, LLC
Mark at issue: IRISH
Filing Date
2025-10-15
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