TORRENT DEFENDERS® Legal Services – Official USPTO Registration in Classes 041 & 045

TORRENT DEFENDERS® is a federally registered trademark owned exclusively by the Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Antonelli, Ltd.

Trademark Timeline

• August 1, 2018 — Trademark application filed with the USPTO (Serial No. 88/060,861)
• April 9, 2019 — Trademark officially registered (U.S. Registration No. 5,720,579) in Classes 041 and 045
• February 9, 2023 — TTAB Cancellation No. 92080074 denied with prejudice
• August 5, 2025 — Section 15 incontestability acknowledged by the USPTO

U.S. Trademark Registration No. 5,720,579
Serial No. 88/060,861
Classes: 041 (Education, training, and informational services) and 045 (Legal Services)

Current Legal Status

The TORRENT DEFENDERS® legal services at Antonelli Law are in full force and effect with the following confirmed legal protections:

• August 5, 2025 — The USPTO issued a formal Notice of Acknowledgement under Section 15 of the Trademark Act, confirming that the TORRENT DEFENDERS® registration has achieved incontestable status.
• February 9, 2023 — The United States Patent and Trademark Office Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) issued a final decision in Cancellation No. 92080074, denying the petition for cancellation with prejudice.

Why Incontestability Matters

An incontestable trademark under Section 15 provides powerful legal benefits, including:

• Presumption of validity and ownership
• Presumption of exclusive right to use the mark nationwide
• Limited grounds on which the registration can be challenged

Official USPTO Records

All information above is taken directly from the official records of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTABVUE).

Registration Details:

• Mark: TORRENT DEFENDERS®
• Registration Number: 5,720,579
• Serial Number: 88/060,861
• Filing Date: August 1, 2018
• Registration Date: April 9, 2019
• Classes: 041 (Education, training, and informational services) and 045 (Legal Services)
• Owner: Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Antonelli, Ltd.
• TTAB Cancellation Proceeding: No. 92080074 (Denied with Prejudice – February 9, 2023)
• Section 15 Incontestability Acknowledged: August 5, 2025

Download Official USPTO Documents

For your convenience, we have compiled the official USPTO and TTAB documents into a single downloadable PDF:

📥 Download PDF: TORRENT DEFENDERS® – Official USPTO Notices
(Includes August 5, 2025 Section 15 incontestability notice, and TTAB Cancellation No. 92080074 decision)

The TORRENT DEFENDERS® BitTorrent defense team at Antonelli Law actively monitors and enforces its intellectual property rights.

Disclaimer

This post is provided for general informational purposes only and reflects the current status of the TORRENT DEFENDERS® trademark based on publicly available records from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). It is not intended to constitute legal advice. Readers should consult with a qualified attorney for advice regarding their specific circumstances.