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.

Patagonia Inc Opposes PATAGONIA CNC MACHINES Trademark

The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board issued a Notice of Default in Opposition No. TTAB91304681 against trademark applicant PATAGONIA CNC MACHINES. Outdoor apparel company Patagonia, Inc. initiated the opposition proceeding on January 23, 2026, seeking to block registration of the confusingly similar CNC machine mark. The defendant has defaulted for failure to respond.

Beckwith v. Frey - Second Amendment Gun Shop Restrictions

The First Circuit Court of Appeals heard appeal No. 25-1160 in Beckwith v. Frey, where Maine Attorney General Aaron M. Frey challenges a District Court ruling in favor of gun shops and Second Amendment plaintiffs. Multiple states and gun safety organizations filed amicus briefs supporting the state, while the NRA and other groups backed the appellees. The case concerns the constitutionality of Maine's gun shop regulations under the Second Amendment.

United States v. Calderin-Pascual - Third-Party Criminal Forfeiture

The First Circuit vacated the District of Puerto Rico's dismissal of David Calderin-Pascual's third-party petition challenging forfeiture of a boat tied to his brother's federal drug trafficking convictions. The appellate court held that to survive a motion to dismiss, a third-party forfeiture claimant under 21 U.S.C. § 853 must allege that their property interest was acquired before the commission of the predicate crime. The case was remanded for further proceedings.

Options Market Structure Roundtable Agenda

The SEC announced the agenda and panelists for its April 16, 2026 roundtable on options market structure. The roundtable will be held at SEC headquarters in Washington D.C. and webcast live. Three panels will discuss competition in quote-driven markets, customer experience with listed options, and growth challenges in the options market.

Forest Conservation Grant Funding for Land Trusts

The NY DEC announced $1.35 million available through the fifth round of the Forest Conservation Easements for Land Trusts (FCELT) Grant Program. Accredited land trusts may apply for up to $350,000 to purchase conservation easements on privately owned forested land in New York State. Applications must be submitted by August 13, 2026, with a 25% match required.

EPA extends comment period Risk Management Programs Clean Air Act

EPA extends comment period Risk Management Programs Clean Air Act

Wisconsin Ozone State Implementation Plan Approval

The EPA is proposing to approve portions of Wisconsin's 2015 ozone NAAQS Moderate nonattainment area State Implementation Plan submission covering Kenosha County (Chicago area), Milwaukee area, and Sheboygan County area. The proposal covers reasonable further progress demonstrations, 2023 motor vehicle emissions budgets, the motor vehicle inspection/maintenance program, and the nonattainment new source review program. The EPA is also initiating the adequacy process for the 2023 emissions budgets.

Lakes Parkway Lithium Battery Fire Superfund Site Settlement

EPA Region 4 is proposing a settlement under CERCLA with Corporate Lakes Atlanta, LLC for the Lakes Parkway Lithium Battery Fire Site in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The settlement addresses EPA's recovery of cleanup costs incurred for response actions at the site. Public comments will be accepted until May 4, 2026.