Apple wins FUNAPPLE trademark opposition

The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board sustained Apple Inc.'s opposition against the FUNAPPLE trademark application filed by Ruiyu Xu. The TTAB decision prevents registration of the FUNAPPLE mark based on likelihood of confusion. This is a routine inter partes trademark proceeding with no industry-wide regulatory implications beyond establishing a precedent for similarity assessments.

Allagash Brewing Trademark Appeal Termination

The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board issued a notice that Ex Parte Appeal TTAB99014672, filed by Allagash Brewing Company, was terminated on April 4, 2026. The appeal was filed on March 30, 2026. This represents a routine administrative closure of a trademark appeal proceeding before the TTAB.

WQED Multimedia Trademark Appeal #99187638

The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board terminated Ex Parte Appeal #99187638 filed by WQED Multimedia on April 4, 2026. The appeal, which was filed on April 3, 2026, has been concluded with termination status. Parties seeking to challenge trademark registration refusals should be aware of alternative remedies.

CSMP Modernization: Transition to RxGov Platform

The West Virginia Board of Pharmacy is modernizing its Controlled Substances Monitoring Program (CSMP) by transitioning from the legacy CSAPP platform to RxGov at pmpwv.rxgov.com. This upgrade aims to improve system performance, enhance data quality, and provide more robust reporting capabilities for all users. User manuals for RxGov are available under the FAQs section.

Office Closed for Good Friday

The West Virginia Board of Pharmacy announced its office will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026 in observance of Good Friday. No regulatory actions or compliance deadlines are affected by this closure.

Income-Producing ADU Financing Under Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program

The Rural Housing Service (RHS) has issued a proposed rule to amend the Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program (SFHGLP) to allow financing of single family homes with income-producing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The proposed rule would also clarify that borrowers can finance properties with features designed to accommodate home-based operations with non-commercial real estate features. Comments on the proposed rule must be submitted by June 1, 2026.

LOOMI trademark opposition by Bloomreach

LOOMI trademark opposition by Bloomreach

Cintas Holdings LLC v. Cinta Sinta Tornick - Trademark Opposition

The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board issued a Notice of Default in opposition proceeding TTAB91304679. Cintas Holdings LLC filed the opposition on January 23, 2026 against defendant Cinta Sinta Tornick's CINTA SINTA trademark application. The defendant failed to respond and faces default judgment.

AMPLECARE Trademark Opposition by Apple Inc.

The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board issued a Notice of Default in Opposition TTAB91304683. Apple Inc. filed the opposition on January 23, 2026, against applicant Jianfeng Xie regarding the AMPLECARE trademark. The defendant failed to respond, resulting in a default judgment against them.

Buckle Brands v. Spears - BUCKLE BUBBA Trademark Opposition Default

USPTO TTAB issued a Notice of Default against Lona Kay Spears and Jeffery Mitchell Spears in Opposition No. TTAB91304686 regarding the BUCKLE BUBBA trademark application. Buckle Brands, Inc. filed the opposition on January 23, 2026. The defendants failed to answer or respond to the Notice of Default within the required timeframe.