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	The PMA sues Pilates, Inc. (Sean Gallagher) to prevent them from trademarking PILATES STUDIO and AUTHENTIC PILATES
	Pilates Studio Litigation
	*PILATES STUDIO HELD GENERIC BY THE TRADEMARK OFFICE* The PMA filed an opposition against Pilates, Inc. to prevent them from again registering PILATES STUDIO after the District Court had determined that the mark was not registrable. We filed a Motion for Summary Judgment and on July 9, 2004, the TTAB issued its decision agreeing that PILATES STUDIO is generic for facilities that teach the Pilates method of exercise. The TTAB declined to rule on the remaining grounds alleged in our motion.
	Complaint Motion for Summary Judgment Pilates Inc. Answer to Summary Judgment The PMA Reply to their answer TTAB Decision - Pilates Studio is Generic! Thank you to the PMA membership responding to our call for evidence. We could not have done it without you.
	Authentic Pilates Litigation
	The PMA filed an opposition against Pilates, Inc. to prevent them from registering AUTHENTIC PILATES. We first filed an opposition in the end of December, and in light of some recent case law, we filed an amended complaint along with a motion. Pilates, Inc. never responded to our revised complaint or the motion, but filed an answer to the original complaint. We will let you know how things develop with this case.