The TTAB has issued its decision. You won – or you lost. What happens next? This post covers your options: appealing to the Federal Circuit, settling after an adverse decision, and enforcing a TTAB win before the USPTO and on Amazon. Plus, flat‑fee options for appeals and post‑trial enforcement.
Trial before the TTAB is not like a courtroom drama. There are no live witnesses, no jury, and no dramatic objections. Instead, the case is decided on written testimony, exhibits, and briefs. This post explains how to prepare your testimony by declaration, organize exhibits, and write a trial brief that persuades the Board – without breaking your budget.
Summary judgment can end a TTAB case early – saving you months of discovery and tens of thousands of dollars. But filing a weak motion can backfire. This post covers the legal standard, when to move (or oppose), and how to build a winning summary judgment package. Plus, flat‑fee options for motion practice.
Discovery is where most TTAB cases are won – or lost. But it’s also where costs can spiral out of control. This post explains how to use interrogatories, document requests, and depositions effectively, how to respond to discovery without waiving privileges, and how to keep your budget intact.
You’ve been served with a Notice of Opposition. Now what? You have 60 days to file an Answer – or risk default. This post covers deadlines, affirmative defenses, counterclaims, and the strategic decision to settle early. Plus, flat‑fee representation for respondents.
The clock starts the day a conflicting mark publishes. What you do (or don’t do) in the first 30 days can determine whether you win, settle, or forfeit your rights forever. This first installment of TTAB Trial Tactics covers the critical window for filing a Notice of Opposition, requesting extensions, and building an early case strategy.
