THE CULPRIT Trademark Cancellation

The USPTO TTAB entered a Notice of Default against defendant Vintage Wine Estates, Inc. in Cancellation No. 92090708. The cancellation proceeding concerns trademark registration THE CULPRIT, with plaintiff Great Bear Republic Wine Company seeking to cancel the mark. Because the defendant failed to respond or appear within the required timeframe, the TTAB entered default against the defendant.

The plaintiff should be aware that this default notice means the TTAB will likely proceed to cancel the THE CULPRIT trademark registration in due course. Any party seeking to oppose or intervene must act promptly. Trademark owners who receive cancellation petitions should ensure timely responses to avoid default judgments that result in loss of trademark rights.