SPARKSTAR Extension Request to Oppose

The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board received a 60-day extension request from SparkNotes LLC to oppose Global Galactics, LLC's SPARKSTAR trademark application. The extension request was filed on December 17, 2025, and documents TTAB proceeding number TTAB99222329.

VIRESTA Trademark Opposition Extension Request

USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board granted BASF SE's request for a 60-day extension of time to file a notice of opposition against VIRESTA trademark application owned by Wuhan Tigger Culture Media Co., Ltd. The extension was filed on December 10, 2025. No substantive decision on the merits of the opposition has been issued.

ONE DOOR OPEN Trademark Extension Request

The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board received a first 90-day extension request from Opendoor Labs Inc. to oppose Malizia Development LLC's trademark application for 'ONE DOOR OPEN'. The extension was filed under TTAB docket 99223439 on December 19, 2025, as part of standard opposition procedures.

SWOOP Trademark Extension Request - H-E-B vs Dowd

The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board granted H-E-B, LP a first 90-day extension of time to oppose Dowd International, Inc.'s SWOOP trademark application. The extension was filed on 2025-12-23 and granted on 2026-04-05 under proceeding TTAB99224828.

CARNIVAL OF CURIOSITIES Trademark Opposition Extension

The TTAB received a first 90-day extension request from William Grant & Sons Irish Brands Limited to oppose the trademark application for CARNIVAL OF CURIOSITIES filed by Three of a Kind Wine & Spirits Co. LLC. Case No. TTAB99225792 was filed December 22, 2025.

THE ARK Trademark Opposition Extension Request

The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board received a 60-day extension request from Samaritan's Purse in opposition proceedings against ONEBOOK LLC regarding the 'THE ARK' trademark. The opposition case is designated TTAB99236626, with the original opposition filed December 23, 2025. This procedural filing extends the deadline for Samaritan's Purse to file its Notice of Opposition.

Earli Inc. Requests Extension to Oppose EARLY ENOUGH Trademark

The TTAB granted Earli Inc.'s additional 60-day request to extend the time to oppose trademark application Serial No. 99225634 for the mark EARLY ENOUGH, owned by Xzom, Inc. The extension was granted on April 5, 2026, pushing the new deadline further into 2026. This is a procedural action in trademark opposition proceedings.

Changes in Check Cashing Laws - HB 1185

FL OFR issued an industry alert notifying licensed check cashers of House Bill 1185, which creates new restrictions on cashing corporate checks under s. 560.309(11), F.S. The bill prohibits cashing corporate checks exceeding 200% of the payee's workers' compensation policy payroll amount and makes knowing and willful violations a third-degree felony. The law takes effect July 1, 2023.

License Renewal Deadlines for OFR-Licensed Financial Services Entities

The Florida Office of Financial Regulation announces open license renewal periods for entities licensed under Chapters 494, 517, 559, and 560, Florida Statutes. Deadlines range from December 26, 2023 through January 3, 2024 depending on license type. Affected entities include FINRA member dealers, investment advisers, mortgage lenders/originators, collection agencies, and money services businesses.

Hurricane Milton Regulatory Relief for Financial Institutions

The FDIC, Federal Reserve, Florida Office of Financial Regulation, NCUA, and OCC issued an interagency statement on October 15, 2024, providing supervisory relief for financial institutions affected by Hurricane Milton. The statement addresses lending flexibility, temporary facility operations, publishing requirements, and regulatory reporting. The agencies will not assess penalties against institutions taking reasonable and prudent steps to comply with reporting requirements.