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<b>Subject:</b> Re: [E-trademarks] TTAB - Question re brief opposing motion<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Well I’ve learned something. I often cite only to TBMP b/c it in turn cites to CFR so I figure I’m covered. I’ve never had an issue with that. I have been moaned at by the interloc years ago for forgetting to double space a short pleading.
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<p class="MsoNormal">I would just answer the substance of the motion (assuming it has merit) and drop in the correct citations in your response, assuming you know what the other side is going for.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Yes, you could skewer their shoddy brief, but I would imagine the judges would allow them to refile or amend. Your client wouldn’t get anything more out of that then an additional bill. (Of course this doesn’t apply if your client has given
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Chris McHattie via E-trademarks<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, February 23, 2024 2:54 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> For trademark practitioners. This is not for laypersons to seek legal advice. <<a href="mailto:e-trademarks@oppedahl-lists.com">e-trademarks@oppedahl-lists.com</a>><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Chris McHattie <<a href="mailto:mchattie@optonline.net">mchattie@optonline.net</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [E-trademarks] TTAB - Question re brief opposing motion<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Footnote at most assuming motion is otherwise meritorious <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Feature if it substantive basis of motion being invalid<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We received a motion that does not contain citation to the applicable CFR section(s) that provide the basis for the motion. Instead, the motion cites to the TBMP (and at that, they are not even the correct sections of the TBMP). Is it
worthwhile to point this defect out in a brief opposing the motion (amongst other reasons opposing the motion). If it is viewed as worthwhile, can the moving party simply rectify that deficiency if they file a reply brief?<o:p></o:p></p>
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