MINITESLA Trademark Opposition - Tesla v. Wasshuber

Tesla Inc. initiated a trademark opposition proceeding against Christoph A. Wasshuber's MINITESLA mark before the TTAB. The opposition case number is 91304273, with the original filing date of January 6, 2026. Tesla claims likelihood of confusion based on its established trademark portfolio in the electric vehicle and energy sectors. The parties have since filed a joint motion to suspend proceedings with consent, indicating active settlement negotiations are underway.

Legal counsel for both the trademark applicant and any parties holding similar marks should monitor this proceeding for developments. If settlement negotiations fail, the opposition will resume and Wasshuber will need to file an answer to the notice of opposition. Settlement terms, if reached, could include trademark coexistence agreements or withdrawal of the application. TTAB proceedings typically follow strict procedural timelines once resumed.