HB980: Additional qualifications for Fireman's Supplemental Pay Board

Louisiana HB980 passed the House on April 7, 2026, with an 85-12 vote. The bill establishes additional qualifications for service on the Fireman's Supplemental Pay Board. Sponsored by Representatives Zeringue and Thompson, the legislation was referred to the Senate after House passage. The bill includes a fiscal note regarding General Fund expenditures.

HB1040 Modifies Central Louisiana Juvenile Detention Center Authority Board

HB1040 passed the Louisiana House on April 7, 2026, modifying the board composition of the Central Louisiana Juvenile Detention Center Authority. The bill adjusts membership requirements for the board of commissioners, including changes to sponsor representation and appointment procedures.

SB170 Port Commission Commissioner Requirements

The Louisiana Senate passed SB170 on April 7, 2026, establishing requirements for commissioners serving on the Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission. The bill received unanimous support (36-0) and has been transmitted to the House for consideration. New commissioner qualifications and standards take effect August 1, 2026.

MIURA trademark cancellation, defendant Ricardo Mercado Salazar

MIURA trademark cancellation, defendant Ricardo Mercado Salazar

HUGO BOSS AG v. JRDABOSS.com LLC - Extension to Oppose Trademark

HUGO BOSS AG filed a first 30-day extension request in TTAB proceeding TTAB97936843 to extend the time to oppose the JRDABOSS trademark filed by JRDABOSS.com LLC. The extension was filed on April 7, 2026. This procedural filing allows HUGO BOSS additional time to prepare and file a formal Notice of Opposition before the TTAB.

SVARLA Trademark Cancellation - Notice of Default

USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board issued a Notice of Default in Cancellation No. 92090711. Kohler Co. initiated the cancellation proceeding against defendant Li, Hongguo to cancel the SVARLA trademark registration. The defendant failed to timely respond, triggering the default notice and exposing the mark to cancellation.

Nike v. Inventive Preventives - Trademark Opposition, Trial Dates Reset

The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board reset trial dates in Opposition No. 91289764, where NIKE, Inc. opposes Inventive Preventives LLC's trademark application for 'JUST DON IT!'. The opposition, filed February 13, 2024, continues as the parties proceed through TTAB adjudication. Affected parties must monitor updated trial deadlines.

Ex Parte Appeal, Sapient Capital, TTAB, Apr 07

The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board issued a decision terminating Ex Parte Appeal #98629349 filed by Sapient Capital, LLC. The appeal, originally filed on March 19, 2026, concluded on April 7, 2026, with the status listed as TERMINATED. The TTAB's decision affects the trademark application's status and establishes precedent for similar ex parte appeals before the Board.

Power Beauty Co Ex Parte Appeal Terminated

USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) terminated Ex Parte Appeal #98644434 filed by Power Beauty Co. The appeal, filed March 30, 2026, was concluded on April 7, 2026. This terminates the administrative trademark challenge proceedings at TTAB.

KIRKLAND Trademark Cancellation - Costco v. Sharma

Costco Wholesale Corporation filed TTAB Cancellation Proceeding No. 92091358 against registrant SANJIV SHARMA challenging the KIRKLAND trademark registration. The cancellation was filed and accepted by the USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board on April 7, 2026. This initiates a quasi-judicial administrative proceeding to determine whether the KIRKLAND mark should be cancelled from the federal trademark register.