The Impact of Adverse Inferences in TTAB Proceedings
Introduction: When Silence Speaks Loudly Before the TTAB In Trademark Trial and Appeal Board proceedings, what a party does not say can be just as important as what it proves. The concept of adverse inferences in TTAB litigation is often misunderstood, yet it can quietly shape the outcome of an opposition or cancellation. While the Board does not operate like a jury trial, it does evaluate gaps in evidence, missing testimony, and unexplained failures to…