Trademark Board Declines Disciplinary Action in Decade-Old False Incontestability Case

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board has decided not to pursue disciplinary action against Great Concepts LLC or its former attorney, despite a filing from 2010 that included false information regarding the incontestability of its trademark. The board’s decision was influenced by the significant amount of time that has elapsed since the filing. This decision emphasizes the challenges inherent in pursuing disciplinary actions over long periods. For further detail, the original article can be accessed on Law360.