Mindfulness practices improve awareness and clarity

The ABA GPSolo newsletter published an educational article on mindfulness practices for legal professionals. The article uses the metaphor of a dimly lit room to illustrate how awareness functions, explaining how attention (a flashlight) and awareness (a lightbulb) work together to improve clarity in internal mental landscapes.

PARLOUR PIZZA PINTS Trademark Opposition

The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board issued a procedural update in Opposition No. TTAB91292412. Washington Square Management LLC opposes trademark registration by Parlour Franchising, LLC for 'PARLOUR PIZZA PINTS'. The Board confirmed trial dates remain as scheduled. The opposition was filed on July 1, 2024.

IJOY Opposition - NJOY v. Shenzhen IJOY Trademark Dispute

NJOY, LLC filed a Motion to Strike Notice of Reliance against Shenzhen IJOY Technology Co., Ltd in TTAB Opposition No. 91294559. The opposition concerns the IJOY trademark, with proceedings dated April 6, 2026. This is a procedural motion within an ongoing trademark opposition proceeding.

Babel Trademark Opposition Dismissed

The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board dismissed Opposition No. 91294643 filed by Babbel GmbH against Babel Sistemas De Información, S.L. regarding the BABEL trademark. The opposition was dismissed without prejudice. Babbel filed the opposition on October 6, 2024.

SCREAM GREATS Opposition - Trademark Dispute Dismissed

The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board dismissed Opposition No. 91297009 filed by Fangoria Holdings, LLC against TTS IP Holdings, LLC regarding the SCREAM GREATS trademark. The opposition was dismissed with prejudice on April 6, 2026. This decision terminates the administrative challenge to the trademark application, with no penalties imposed on either party.

MAX & HELEN'S Trademark Opposition Suspended Pending Settlement

The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board suspended Opposition No. 91297844 filed by M & E Brands, LLC against M&H IP Holdings, LLC regarding the MAX & HELEN'S trademark. The suspension was granted upon the defendant's unopposed motion to allow the parties to pursue settlement negotiations.

PRIORITIZE ME Opposition - Frost-McKinley v. Mason

USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board reset trial dates in Opposition No. TTAB91297926 filed by Valerie Frost-McKinley against applicant La'Kesha Mason concerning the trademark PRIORITIZE ME. The opposition proceeding continues with adjusted procedural deadlines per standard TTAB scheduling practices.

Taste Long Island Events - Trademark Opposition Dismissed

The TTAB dismissed Opposition No. TTAB91298902 filed by Kevin Wood against Corporation Mckenna Strategic Event Solutions Group regarding the trademark TASTE LONG ISLAND EVENTS. The opposition was dismissed with prejudice, meaning the plaintiff cannot refile the same claims. The decision terminates this trademark dispute proceeding.

VIBE FRESCO Opposition - Trademark Registration Dispute

USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) initiated Opposition No. 91299246 filed by Eniva USA, Inc. against Direct Linq Distribution, Inc. regarding the trademark VIBE FRESCO. A motion to compel discovery has been filed in this proceeding, which was originally filed on 2025-05-27.

Boehringer vs Cronus - PIMOMEDIN Trademark Opposition

The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board issued a final decision dismissing Opposition No. TTAB91299938, ruling in favor of defendant Cronus Pharma LLC regarding the PIMOMEDIN trademark. Plaintiff Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica GmbH's opposition was dismissed with prejudice, ending the challenge to Cronus Pharma's trademark registration.