TOHO CO., LTD. v. Archer Aviation Inc. - Trademark Opposition
Summary
The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board processed a trademark opposition filed by TOHO CO., LTD. against Archer Aviation Inc. challenging the registration of the MOTHRA trademark. The opposition (TTAB91302308) was filed on October 9, 2025, and is now active. The defendant subsequently filed a motion to suspend proceedings with consent, citing ongoing settlement negotiations.
What changed
The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board received a trademark opposition from TOHO CO., LTD. challenging Archer Aviation Inc.'s registration of the MOTHRA trademark. The opposition (TTAB91302308) was filed on October 9, 2025, and the defendant has now filed a motion to suspend the proceedings with consent, citing ongoing settlement negotiations.\n\nThis is a procedural update in an active trademark dispute. The opposition proceeding number TTAB91302308 has been docketed and the parties are engaged in settlement discussions. No immediate action is required from unrelated parties. Legal professionals handling trademark matters should note the proceeding for monitoring purposes.
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Opposition: MOTHRA
Opposition TTAB91302308-20260403 Kind: OPP Apr 03, 2026
Abstract
D MOT TO SUSP W/ CONSENT PEND SETTL NEGOTIATIONS
Plaintiff: TOHO CO., LTD.
Defendant: Archer Aviation Inc.
Mark at issue: MOTHRA
Filing Date
2025-10-09
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