Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Programs NPRM

FinCEN has released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Programs. The proposed rulemaking seeks public comment on potential new or revised requirements for financial institutions' AML/CFT programs. This represents a significant regulatory initiative that may affect compliance obligations across the financial services sector.

FinCEN Proposes Rule to Reform AML/CFT Programs Under Bank Secrecy Act

FinCEN issued a proposed rule on April 7, 2026, to fundamentally reform anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) programs for financial institutions under the Bank Secrecy Act. The proposal would shift compliance obligations from volume-based metrics to effectiveness-based evaluation, empower institutions to allocate resources based on their risk assessments, and clarify examiner expectations for program requirements. The rule withdraws a prior proposed rule from July 3, 2024, and introduces a notice and consultation framework between federal banking supervisors and FinCEN.

ALWAYSCENT opposition, Procter & Gamble vs Chen

ALWAYSCENT opposition, Procter & Gamble vs Chen

TACO WARS Trademark Opposition

The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board has instituted Opposition No. 91306380 against trademark application TACO WARS filed by Film Prize Foundation. The Liquid Muse LLC opposes the registration, citing prior use of similar marks. The opposition was filed and fees paid on April 6, 2026.

Medela AG v. Medela Amor, LLC - Trademark Opposition

Medela AG filed an opposition proceeding (TTAB91306381) against Medela Amor, LLC's trademark application for MEDELA AMOR MOBILE MD • AESTHETICS • MEDICAL SPA before the USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. The opposition was filed on April 6, 2026, and the plaintiff seeks to prevent registration of the contested mark.

RH US v. Jason Furniture - Trademark Opposition

RH US, LLC filed a trademark opposition (TTAB91306385) on April 6, 2026, against Jason Furniture (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.'s application for the CLOUD POD mark before the USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. The opposition challenges the registrability of the mark based on statutory grounds under the Lanham Act. If the opposition succeeds, the CLOUD POD trademark registration will be refused.

Detroit Tigers, Inc. v. Leonard's Fountain Specialties, Inc. - Trademark Opposition

The Detroit Tigers, Inc. filed an opposition proceeding (TTAB91306386) with the USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board against trademark application 91306386 for DETROIT CITY SODA CRAFT BREWED SINCE 1964, submitted by Leonard's Fountain Specialties, Inc. The opposition alleges likelihood of confusion with existing Detroit Tigers trademarks. The TTAB will adjudicate whether the mark should be registered.

San Francisco Giants opposes HALL OF GIANTS trademark

The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) received Opposition No. 91306387 filed by San Francisco Giants Baseball Club LLC against HALL OF GIANTS - THE ENTREPRENEURS THAT MADE AMERICA INC., challenging the registration of the trademark 'STANDING ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS'. The opposition was filed and fee paid on April 6, 2026, initiating formal proceedings before the TTAB to determine whether the mark should be registered.

Opposition: Eden Foods, Inc. v. Kayali Brands Holdings Limited - EDEN SPARKLING LYCHEE

Eden Foods, Inc. filed Opposition No. 91306382 against Kayali Brands Holdings Limited's trademark application for EDEN SPARKLING LYCHEE before the USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. The opposition challenges registration of the mark for lychee-flavored beverages, asserting likelihood of confusion with Eden Foods' existing EDEN trademark. This administrative proceeding initiates the TTAB's review process for the contested application.

WAKU Opposition - Waku Inc. vs. Suntory Holdings Limited

The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) initiated Opposition No. 91306383 filed by Waku Inc. against Suntory Holdings Limited regarding trademark application for 'WAKU'. The opposition challenges the registrability of Suntory's mark. Both parties are now engaged in TTAB proceedings to determine whether the WAKU mark may proceed to registration.