TTAB Opposition Sustained Against Grounding OÜ
Summary
The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board sustained an opposition against Grounding OÜ's trademark application for 'GROUNDING'. The decision prevents registration of the contested mark in favor of The Grounding Co. The opposition was filed on November 26, 2025, and the decision issued on April 6, 2026.
What changed
The TTAB sustained Opposition No. 91303367 filed by The Grounding Co. against Grounding OÜ's trademark application for 'GROUNDING'. The decision prevents the defendant from registering the contested mark. The opposition was filed on 2025-11-26 and the Board decision was issued on 2026-04-06.
The practical implication is that Grounding OÜ cannot proceed with registration of the 'GROUNDING' mark at the USPTO. Trademark practitioners should advise clients that opposition proceedings can result in sustained decisions blocking registration, and thorough trademark clearance searches should be conducted before filing to avoid costly opposition proceedings.
Source document (simplified)
Opposition: GROUNDING
Opposition TTAB91303367-20260406 Kind: OPP Apr 06, 2026
Abstract
BD DECISION: OPP SUSTAINED
Plaintiff: The Grounding Co.
Defendant: Grounding OÜ
Mark at issue: GROUNDING
Filing Date
2025-11-26
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