UPS and Newgistics Fight on "Smart Label" Trademark

UPS has initiated a cancellation proceeding against Newgistics, contending the marks 'Smart Label' and 'UPS Smart Label' have been in prior use by UPS and that Newgistics' continued use application should be formally cancelled.

As of July 1st, the two parties are attempting to negotiate a settlement without a formal trademark trial. We at Intellareturn wouldn't be surprised by a strategic alliance or other business relationship to help resolve this dispute between two leaders in the reverse logistics space.