Slayer wins SLAYA trademark opposition
Summary
The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board sustained Opposition No. TTAB91303118, ruling in favor of Slayer (plaintiff) against applicant Jada Briana James regarding the SLAYA trademark. The opposition was filed on 2025-11-14 and decided on April 2, 2026. As a result, the SLAYA trademark application will not proceed to registration.
What changed
The TTAB issued a final decision sustaining Opposition No. TTAB91303118, finding in favor of Slayer in its opposition against Jada Briana James's SLAYA trademark application. The board determined that the opposition should be sustained, preventing registration of the SLAYA mark. The decision was issued on April 2, 2026.
For brand owners and trademark applicants, this decision highlights the risks of filing similar marks to existing registered marks. Any party currently engaged in TTAB opposition proceedings should review this decision for potential precedential value. Trademark applicants should ensure adequate clearance searches before filing to avoid opposition costs and potential rejection.
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Opposition: SLAYA
Opposition TTAB91303118-20260402 Kind: OPP Apr 02, 2026
Abstract
BD DECISION: OPP SUSTAINED
Plaintiff: Slayer
Defendant: Jada Briana James
Mark at issue: SLAYA
Filing Date
2025-11-14
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