IV LEAGUE trademark opposition, Council Ivy Group Presidents v. IV League Key West

The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board accepted filing of Opposition No. TTAB91306391 by the Council of Ivy Group Presidents against IV League Key West's application for the IV LEAGUE mark. The opposition challenges registration on likelihood of confusion and/or dilution grounds. Both parties are now bound by TTAB procedural rules and deadlines.

Ponderosa Farm & Outdoor Opposition - Pitchfork Enterprises v. Wannberg

Pitchfork Enterprises, LLC filed an opposition proceeding (TTAB91306392) against the trademark application for PONDEROSA FARM & OUTDOOR by applicants Timothy E. Wannberg and Mariah Day Wannberg. The opposition was filed and accepted by the USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board on April 6, 2026, challenging the registration of the mark.

UTAH MAMMOTH Trademark Opposition

Mammoth Hockey, LLC filed an opposition proceeding (TTAB91306393) against Uyte, LLC's UTAH MAMMOTH trademark application before the USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. The opposition was filed and accepted on April 6, 2026. The TTAB will now administer the contested registration process between the parties.

BULLDOG WALLET trademark opposition, UGA vs Bulldog Gaming

The University of Georgia Athletic Association filed TTAB Opposition No. 91306394 against Bulldog Gaming, LLC's BULLDOG WALLET trademark application. The opposition claims likelihood of confusion with existing University of Georgia Bulldogs trademarks. The TTAB will evaluate whether the applied-for mark is likely to cause confusion among consumers.

Sweep360 opposes Sweep Digital, TTAB decision, 6th Apr

Sweep360 opposes Sweep Digital, TTAB decision, 6th Apr

Oracle America opposes AVA CERTIFIED trademark application

Oracle America, Inc. filed Opposition No. 91306390 with the USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board against Just Ask AVA Corp.'s application to register the AVA CERTIFIED certification mark. The opposition challenges the registrability of the mark under trademark law. Oracle America initiated this adversary proceeding as the plaintiff-opposer to protect its trademark interests.

Latest Seasonally Unadjusted Unemployment and Job Estimates for Local Labor Markets in Massachusetts for January 2026

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development released January 2026 local unemployment and job estimates showing unemployment rates increased in all twelve labor market areas compared to December 2025, with eleven of twelve areas showing year-over-year increases. All seven published MSA and Metropolitan Division areas lost jobs month-over-month, with Barnstable Town (-3.7%), Amherst Town-Northampton (-3.5%), and Boston Metropolitan Division (-2.1%) showing the largest percentage decreases. The statewide seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.7%, with the unadjusted rate at 5.2% versus the national unadjusted rate of 4.6%.

Pittsfield CSG 1 LLC vs Ameren Illinois Company - Distributed Generation Complaint

Pittsfield CSG 1, LLC filed a verified formal complaint with the Illinois Commerce Commission against Ameren Illinois Company alleging violations of 83 Illinois Administrative Code Part 466 and Sections 9-101 and 8-401 of the Public Utilities Act. The complaint concerns Ameren's conduct as a utility service provider in the distributed generation context. An Administrative Law Judge has been assigned and action is pending.

North American Power Gas emergency net metering petition

North American Power and Gas, LLC filed a petition with the Illinois Commerce Commission on April 6, 2026, seeking emergency relief to protect portions of its Net Metering Reports from public disclosure under 83 Ill. Admin. Code 465.40. The petition invokes proprietary treatment provisions applicable to Alternative Retail Electric Suppliers. An Administrative Law Judge action is pending.

Ally Energy Solutions EV Charging Station Certification Application

Ally Energy Solutions, LLC filed an application with the Illinois Commerce Commission seeking certification to install, maintain, and repair electric vehicle charging station facilities under Section 16-128A of the Public Utilities Act. The case has been assigned docket number P2026-0317 and is currently in initial status with an Administrative Law Judge action pending.