The USPTO's Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) has formally opened an opposition proceeding, identified as TTAB91305963, related to the ORANGE DOORS trademark. This action stems from a filing by U-Haul International, Inc. against The Trustees of the Public Storage Operating Company Trust. The TTAB has issued notices and set trial dates, indicating the commencement of formal legal proceedings to determine the registrability of the disputed mark.

This development signifies the initiation of a formal dispute resolution process within the USPTO. The defendant, The Trustees of the Public Storage Operating Company Trust, must file an answer by the specified deadline. Compliance officers should ensure that legal counsel is engaged and that all internal processes are aligned with the upcoming trial dates and discovery obligations. Failure to respond appropriately could result in adverse judgments against the defendant.