TEKsystems, Inc. v. Hummingbird TekSystems, Inc. - Trademark Infringement

The United States District Court for the District of Delaware issued an opinion in trademark infringement case TEKsystems, Inc. v. Hummingbird TekSystems, Inc. (Case 25-911). The court ruled on trademark infringement claims between the two staffing and technology consulting companies. The opinion was issued by District Judge Jennifer L. Hall on April 6, 2026.

Tip Pool Violation - Back Wage Recovery for Tipped Employees

The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division recovered $85,197 in back wages for 36 employees after finding that Nate's At The Buda Mill & Grain Inc. (operating as Nate's Coffee & Cocktails) violated the Fair Labor Standards Act by allowing a general manager to participate in an employee tip pool. The violation invalidated the employer's tip credit, requiring payment of full minimum wage to affected workers.

Diem-II LLC v. Maisonette Inc. - Securities Fraud and Breach of Contract

The Delaware Court of Chancery largely denied defendants' motions to dismiss in a fraud case brought by Diem-II, Diem-III, and Diem-VIII LLC against Maisonette Inc. and affiliated parties. Plaintiffs allege fraud and misrepresentation regarding Maisonette's financials and pending litigation against a director, between 2021-2024. The court allowed claims for fraud, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and Florida Securities violations to proceed.

Our Mental Health Collective TTAB Appeal Remanded

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) acknowledged and remanded Ex Parte Appeal TTAB98863978 filed by Our Mental Health Collective on April 3, 2026. The case has been sent back to the examining attorney for further proceedings.

Dreamcatcher TTAB Appeal - Trademark Proceeding

The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) acknowledged Ex Parte Appeal #98857165 filed by Dreamcatcher Career Coaching LLC on April 3, 2026, remanding the case for further proceedings. This procedural action advances the trademark appeal within TTAB's adjudication process without substantive changes to trademark registration requirements.

Pinnacle Pharmacy cancels H HEARTLAND PHARMA CO

Pinnacle Pharmacy cancels H HEARTLAND PHARMA CO

Film3 DAO opposes $FILM3 trademark by Jordan Bayne

Film3 DAO filed Opposition TTAB91300523 against Jordan Bayne's $FILM3 trademark application on July 22, 2025. A Motion to Dismiss under FRCP 12(b) was filed in the USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board proceeding. The opposition challenges registration of the $FILM3 mark.

AIR FORCE ONE Trademark Opposition Extension Request

The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board received a 90-day extension request from the Department of the Air Force to oppose Blue Ridge Knives, Inc.'s AIR FORCE ONE trademark application. The extension was filed on December 3, 2025, and formally issued on April 5, 2026.

CISOFORCE Trademark Opposition Extension Request

Salesforce, Inc. filed a final 60-day extension request with the USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board to oppose CISOForce LLC's trademark application for CISOFORCE. The extension was granted on April 5, 2026. No penalties or substantive determinations are involved.

Eminem files extension for THE REAL SQUID SHADY

The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board granted an extension in TTAB proceeding 99119499. Marshall B. Mathers III (Eminem) filed the extension request against defendant Sydney Anderson regarding the trademark THE REAL SQUID SHADY. The extension was filed on 2025-11-12 and granted on 2026-04-05.