TTAB Denies Meta Platforms’ Motion to Dismiss in Dispute With MyMeta Software

Overview

This article that originally appeared in World Trademark Review discussed a precedential decision of the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board regarding discrepancies between the party obtaining an extension of time to oppose an application and the named opposer in the ultimate opposition proceeding. Although the opposer in MyMeta Software Inc v Meta Platforms Inc. ultimately was able to overcome claims of untimeliness and lack of standing that flowed from these discrepancies, the case serves as a reminder of the importance of determining the rights upon which an opposition may be brought when filing for an extension of time to oppose, to be certain that the correct party is obtaining the extension.