MALABAR TREATS trademark cancelled, settlement pending

The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board suspended Cancellation Proceeding TTAB92090878 filed by Malabar Food Products, LLC against MALABARNATURAL FOODS PRIVATE LIMITED regarding the MALABAR TREATS TASTE THE GOODNESS trademark. The suspension was granted on consent as the parties pursue settlement negotiations. No compliance deadlines or penalties are associated with this procedural action.

SHARK LAW MOTORCYCLE ATTORNEYS Trademark Cancellation

The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board cancelled Registration No. 92090922 for the mark SHARK LAW MOTORCYCLE ATTORNEYS. The cancellation was initiated by plaintiff The Law Offices of Joel J. Kofsky against defendant Robert Vetchtein. Proceedings were resumed as of April 3, 2026.

Wild Man Grill Trademark Cancellation Proceeding

Wild Tomato Pizza, LLC filed a trademark cancellation proceeding (TTAB92091331-20260403) against Wild Man, Inc before the USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. The mark WILD MAN GRILL covering pizza and BBQ services is the subject of the cancellation action. Wild Man, Inc must respond to the TTAB to defend its registered trademark.

NOVA OCULUS Trademark Cancellation - Oculus Optikgeraete GmbH v. Nova Oculus Partners

USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board issued a cancellation order for trademark NOVA OCULUS (Proceeding TTAB92091333). Plaintiff Oculus Optikgeraete GmbH initiated the cancellation proceeding against defendant Nova Oculus Partners, LLC. This is a standard trademark dispute resolution proceeding before the TTAB.

INNER GLOW Trademark Cancellation - Clean Supps LLC v. Inner Glow LLC

The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board recorded a trademark cancellation petition filed by Clean Supps LLC against Inner Glow LLC regarding the INNER GLOW trademark. The petition initiates Cancellation No. 92091330, an adversarial TTAB proceeding to challenge the validity of the registered mark. Both parties are now subject to TTAB procedural requirements.

Low-Head Dam Public Safety Awareness Month

The Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE) recognized April 2026 as Low-Head Dam Public Safety Awareness Month, joining the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Association of State Dam Safety Officials. The announcement warns the public about the deceptive hazards posed by low-head dams, which have caused over 1,400 drowning deaths nationwide and six fatalities in Nebraska since 2019. DWEE urges outdoor enthusiasts to review safety resources and avoid recreating near these structures.

Sumter Men Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Peter Budimer Sreckovich, 54, and David Wayne Crouse, 41, both of Sumter, S.C., on six total charges of sexual exploitation of a minor, second degree (§16-15-405). ICAC Task Force investigators made the arrests following CyberTipline reports from NCMEC. Each defendant faces three felony counts, each punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment.

AG Wilson Statement on York County Council Response Regarding Silfab Solar

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson released a statement indicating his office is reviewing York County Council's response to a March 17 letter regarding Silfab Solar. The review is ongoing to determine any additional steps that need to be taken. No enforcement action or specific requirements have been announced at this time.

Asset Allocation Interest Assumptions for Single-Employer Plans

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) issued a final rule amending 29 CFR Part 4044 to update the spreads component of the interest assumption for valuing benefits under terminating single-employer plans. The rule applies to plans with valuation dates from April 30, 2026 through July 30, 2026. These quarterly updates to the 4044 yield curve ensure that pension liability calculations align with current private-sector group annuity pricing.

Brokering Prior Approval Information Collection Extension

The Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) is seeking a 60-day public comment period to extend OMB Control Number 1405-0142 for the Brokering Prior Approval information collection under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). U.S. and foreign persons engaging in ITAR-controlled brokering of defense articles and defense services must register with DDTC and obtain prior approval. The collection involves approximately 170 respondents with an estimated 340 hours total burden.