In the involved registration, Respondent has designated Rebecca Liebowitz of Venable LLP as its representative in the United States on whom notices or process in proceedings affecting the mark may be served.
Respondent’s copy of any communication from the Board will be sent to Respondent’s domestic representative unless the proceeding is being prosecuted by an attorney at law or other qualified person duly authorized under Trademark Act § 11.14(c).
A request for Board participation must be made either through ESTTA, or by telephone call to the assigned interlocutory attorney named on the TTABVUE record for this proceeding.
During their conference, the parties are to discuss whether they wish to seek mediation or arbitration, and whether they can stipulate to the Board's Accelerated Cancellation No. 92072445 Case Resolution (ACR) process for a more efficient and cost-effective means of obtaining the Board’s determination of the proceeding.
Regarding the procedures and deadlines for pretrial disclosures and trial, and specifically the noticing, taking, serving and submitting of evidence and testimony, see Trademark Rules 2.120(k), 2.121, 2.122, 2.123 and 2.125, as well as TBMP Chapter 700.