March 31, 2020
The Master Inspector Certification Board has been working since March of 2018 to have the Examination Board of Professional Home Inspector's (EBPHI's) "National Home Inspector Exam" (NHIE) trademarks rescinded (cancelled). The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office cancellation numbers are 92068107 and 92068133.
On March 31, 2020, we got closer to our goal of having the NHIE trademarks cancelled when the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's Trial and Appeal Board denied both of EBPHI's motions for summary judgment. This means that our case is free to move forward. The trial is set for later this year.
Click the link below to download the Trial and Appeal Board's rulings on both motions:
Both rulings in favor of the Master Inspector Certification Board (PDF).
Note: We thank Mr. Donald Norman, whose sworn declaration was very helpful to us obtaining this victory today.