[E-trademarks] TTAB - Question re brief opposing motion

Fri Feb 23 17:24:27 EST 2024

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Subject: RE: [E-trademarks] TTAB - Question re brief opposing motion

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IMHO: The TBMP is not the law. It says so in the introduction.

Cite the CFR when possible.

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Subject: Re: [E-trademarks] TTAB - Question re brief opposing motion

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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On Feb 23, 2024, at 4:00 PM, Robert Reynolds via E-trademarks <e-trademarks at oppedahl-lists.com<mailto:e-trademarks at oppedahl-lists.com>> wrote:

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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.

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 you instructions to fight like hell, or similar)

If you truly don’t know what they’re trying for, mention that in the body, make them do their job properly.

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Subject: Re: [E-trademarks] TTAB - Question re brief opposing motion

Footnote at most assuming motion is otherwise meritorious

Feature if it substantive basis of motion being invalid

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On Feb 23, 2024, at 3:49 PM, Carl Oppedahl via E-trademarks <e-trademarks at oppedahl-lists.com<mailto:e-trademarks at oppedahl-lists.com>> wrote:

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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?

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