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A: According to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) is an "administrative board that hears and decides adversary proceedings between two parties," such as oppositions and cancellations of United States trademarks. The TTAB also handles interference and concurrent use proceedings, as well as appeals of final refusals by the USPTO.
For instance, if you oppose a trademark application that is confusingly similar to your own, your trademark opposition will be heard by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. A hearing before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board is similar to a legal court proceeding.
In a proceeding before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, you may:
Therefore, if you do choose to bring a case before the TTAB, it is best to get the professional help of a New York trademark lawyer. In a TTAB proceeding, a New York trademark attorney can advise you on the best strategies for your trademark case.
The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Manual of Procedure provides basic information for the litigation of cases before the TTAB. This manual describes the current practices and procedures of the TTAB, and can be viewed electronically at the USPTO website. If you have any additional questions about the TTAB procedures, you can consult a New York trademark lawyer.
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