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SpaceX Opposition Against STARLINK Trademark

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Summary

USPTO TTAB received SpaceX's opposition filing against Retrobrands America LLC's STARLINK trademark application. Space Exploration Technologies Corp. seeks to prevent registration of the conflicting mark through a motion for summary judgment. Opposition number TTAB91302213 was filed on 2025-10-06.

What changed

USPTO TTAB Opposition TTAB91302213: Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) filed an opposition against Retrobrands America LLC's STARLINK trademark application. SpaceX seeks to prevent registration based on likelihood of confusion with its existing STARLINK marks. The opposition includes a motion for summary judgment as a procedural mechanism.

SpaceX is actively pursuing trademark protection against potential infringement of its STARLINK brand through formal TTAB opposition procedures. Retrobrands America LLC must respond to the opposition and motion by specified deadlines. Technology companies should ensure trademark portfolios are properly maintained and protected against conflicting marks.

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Apr 5, 2026

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Opposition: STARLINK

Opposition TTAB91302213-20260403 Kind: OPP Apr 03, 2026

Abstract

D MOT FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT
Plaintiff: Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
Defendant: Retrobrands America LLC
Mark at issue: STARLINK

Filing Date

2025-10-06

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Classification

Agency
USPTO TTAB
Filed
April 3rd, 2026
Instrument
Enforcement
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor
Document ID
TTAB91302213
Docket
91302213

Who this affects

Applies to
Technology companies Legal professionals
Industry sector
5112 Software & Technology 5411 Legal Services 3341 Computer & Electronics Manufacturing
Activity scope
Trademark Opposition Brand Protection
Geographic scope
United States US

Taxonomy

Primary area
Intellectual Property
Operational domain
Legal
Topics
Trademark registration Brand protection

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