JD Supra

Priority Through Assignment: Federal Circuit Validates Mid-Opposition Acquisition of Common Law Trademark Rights

On December 10, the Federal Circuit affirmed the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”)’s decision to cancel Game Plan, Inc. (“Game Plan”)’s registered trademark and dismiss its opposition to ...
JD Supra

Federal Circuit Affirms LeBron’s Priority in Marks I AM MORE THAN AN ATHLETE Based on Valid Assignment of Common Law Rights

Game Plan, Inc. (“Game Plan”), a nonprofit organization that supports student‑athletes in underserved communities, appealed a decision of the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”) to the Federal ...
IPWatchdog

CAFC Affirms TTAB’s Cancellation of Nonprofit’s Marks for Fundraising Services

“The Board sustained UNIP’s priority claim based on its ownership of common law rights in the mark MORE THAN AN ATHLETE, which independently predate Game Plan’s filing date.” – CAFC The U.S. Court of ...