Freedom of Expression Clampdown - Middle East Region

UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk warned on April 1, 2026, of deepening repression of civic space and freedom of expression across the Middle East following US and Israeli attacks on Iran. In Iran, an estimated 2,345 people have been arrested since the conflict began on national security charges including terrorism, dissent, and alleged espionage, with 8 executions reported. Iran is experiencing its fifth week of nationwide internet blackout.

FLYROD FEVER Opposition Dismissed with Prejudice

The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) dismissed Opposition No. 91302136 with prejudice on March 31, 2026. The opposition was filed by Catch The Fever Outdoors, LLC against applicant Robert Dixon's FLYROD FEVER trademark application. The Board issued a final decision adverse to the opposer, permanently barring the trademark opposition claims.

Premier Brands IP LLC Opposes INNER GLO Trademark

Premier Brands IP LLC filed an opposition proceeding (TTAB91301930) against Inner Glo's trademark application for the mark INNER GLO before the USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. The opposition was filed on September 24, 2025, and proceedings were resumed on March 31, 2026. This opposition allows the challenging party to prevent registration of the mark if successful.

AJ Allen Financial PLLC v. Empower Accounting Services - Trademark Opposition

The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board dismissed Opposition No. TTAB91301538 filed by AJ Allen Financial PLLC (dba The Accountess CPA) against Empower Accounting Services, PC regarding the trademark THE ACCOUNTESS. The opposition was dismissed without prejudice. AJ Allen filed the opposition on September 8, 2025, and the TTAB issued its dismissal decision on March 31, 2026.

THANK YOU, DAVE! Trademark Opposition

The TTAB resumed opposition proceedings in Dismuke Law, PLLC v. Shiner Law Group, P.A. regarding the "THANK YOU, DAVE!" trademark. The opposition was filed on September 3, 2025, and proceedings resumed on March 31, 2026. This is a standard trademark dispute between two law firms before the USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.

SAGEY Opposition - Sage Global vs Sageful AI Trademark Dispute

The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board dismissed Opposition No. 91300246 without prejudice. Sage Global Services Limited's opposition against Sageful AI, Inc.'s SAGEY trademark application was denied. The opposition, filed July 9, 2025, has been resolved with no final judgment on the merits.

Bosley Inc. v. Bosley Clinic - Trademark Opposition Dismissed

The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board dismissed Opposition No. 91300224 without prejudice. Bosley, Inc. filed the opposition against The Bosley Clinic, Inc.'s trademark application for 'THE BOSLEY CLINIC.' The case was filed on July 9, 2025, and decided on March 31, 2026. A dismissal without prejudice allows the plaintiff to potentially refile the opposition.

Brownells v. Federal Cartridge - Trademark Opposition Dismissed

The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board dismissed Opposition No. 91299800 with prejudice on March 31, 2026. Brownells, Inc. brought the trademark opposition against Federal Cartridge Company concerning the mark 'THE KINETIC GROUP.' The opposition was filed on June 18, 2025. This is a routine trademark dispute resolution with no broader regulatory implications.

Evox v. Evoxx - Trademark Opposition

Evoxx Technologies GmbH filed a trademark opposition against Evox Therapeutics Limited at the USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board regarding the EVOX THERAPEUTICS mark. The defendant subsequently filed a motion for extension with consent. This is a routine inter partes trademark proceeding.

TTAB sustains opposition against TANGO D10S trademark

TTAB sustains opposition against TANGO D10S trademark