Journal of Contemporary Legal Issues Issue Search
| Volume | 19 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2010 |
| Title | Where to Go with a TTAB Final Decision: Two Options |
| Author(s) | Kelly Lee |
| First Page | 157 |
| Abstract | The next step for the party dissatisfied with a final decision of the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB)-into the federal Article III court system- imbeds some options. The party is entitled to choose between an appeal to the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) and a civil action in federal district court.
But Look before you Leap: the party should become familiar with the intricacies of each option and should consider their comparative advantages and disadvantages before making the choice between these mutually exclusive next steps. |
