Case Number:

91309516

Case Type:

Opposition

Plaintiff:

Chicago Cubs Baseball Club, LLC, Washington Nationals Baseball Club, LLC

Defendant:

WNBA Enterprises, LLC

Status:

Pending

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Law Firms

• Akerman LLP

Companies

• National Basketball Association Inc.
• WNBA Enterprises LLC
• Chicago Cubs Baseball Club LLC

1. Filed: August 10, 2026 00:00

   Coverage

   1. August 14, 2026

      Cubs, Nationals Say WNBA's 'The W' TM Bid Risks Confusion

      The Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals have teamed up to oppose the WNBA's bid to register "The W" for apparel, telling the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board that the league's proposed mark is likely to be confused with the baseball clubs' longstanding "W" trademarks.

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