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TTAB denies summary judgment in opposition alleging fraudulent use claim where no industry-specific definition of service ‘production of energy’ existed

By Leah Jagusch on October 31st, 2009 in

In Enbridge, Inc. v. Excelerate Energy, LP (Opp. No. 91170364) , the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board ("TTAB") unanimously denied the motion for summary judgment brought by Opposer Enbridge, Inc. ("Enbridge") based on fraud. The TTAB found that there was not "clear and convincing" evidence that Applicant Excelerate Energy, LP ("Excelerate") intended to deceive the USPTO. (more...)