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USPTO TTAB Dismisses Opposition to AP University

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Filed March 18th, 2026
Detected March 23rd, 2026
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Summary

The USPTO's Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) has dismissed an opposition filed by College Board against Ariel Pryor's mark "THE AP UNIVERSITY FOUNDED BY ARIEL PRYOR." The dismissal was without prejudice, meaning the opposition proceeding is terminated.

What changed

The USPTO's Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) has issued a decision dismissing opposition proceeding TTAB91302579, filed by College Board against Ariel Pryor's trademark application for "THE AP UNIVERSITY FOUNDED BY ARIEL PRYOR." The dismissal is "without prejudice," indicating that the opposition has been terminated and the applicant's mark will proceed, though the College Board may potentially refile the opposition under different circumstances if grounds exist.

This decision means that the specific opposition case is closed. For legal professionals involved in trademark proceedings, this signifies the conclusion of this particular dispute. No immediate compliance actions are required for regulated entities beyond noting the outcome of this administrative proceeding. The filing date of the original opposition was October 21, 2025.

Source document (simplified)

← USPTO TTAB Proceedings

Opposition: THE AP UNIVERSITY FOUNDED BY ARIEL PRYOR

Opposition TTAB91302579-20260318 Kind: OPP Mar 18, 2026

Abstract

BD DECISION: OPP DISMISSED W/O PREJ
Plaintiff: College Board
Defendant: Ariel Pryor
Mark at issue: THE AP UNIVERSITY FOUNDED BY ARIEL PRYOR

Filing Date

2025-10-21

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Classification

Agency
USPTO
Filed
March 18th, 2026
Instrument
Enforcement
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor
Document ID
TTAB91302579
Docket
TTAB91302579

Who this affects

Applies to
Legal professionals
Industry sector
5411 Legal Services
Activity scope
Trademark Opposition Proceedings
Geographic scope
United States US

Taxonomy

Primary area
Intellectual Property
Operational domain
Legal
Topics
Trademarks Administrative Law

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