PongSpace and Major League Table Tennis Announce Resolution of Disputes

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PongSpace and Major League Table Tennis Announce Resolution of Disputes

December 31, 2025 – PongSpace, the operator of George Braithwaite Major League Table Tennis

(“GBML”), a table tennis league owned by Luz Maria Brissett and Sharon Braithwaite and

operated by Rio Negro Investments Partners LLC (doing business as PongSpace), and Thomas

Hu, announce the resolution of claims against Major League Table Tennis (“MLTT”).

In November 2022, relatives and loved ones of table tennis legend and worldwide ambassador,

George “The Chief” Brathwaite, formed and started George Brathwaite Major League Table

Tennis. MLTT was the first to use MAJOR LEAGUE TABLE TENNIS in March 2023 in

connection with a professional table tennis league and the first to file a trademark application

with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. With each league incorporating the name “major

league table tennis”, disputes arose, leading PongSpace and the Braithwaite family to file a

lawsuit in federal court in connection with the name “major league table tennis”. PongSpace, Hu,

and the family of George Braithwaite, together with MLTT are pleased to announce the

resolution of all disputes, enabling each to advance and grow the game we all love.

The parties have agreed that GBML will transition to a new name, which continues to emphasize

the spirit and legacy of George Braithwaite. PongSpace and the Braithwaite family will continue

their mission to support table tennis in the United States, including making the sport more

accessible and inclusive throughout all levels of play and demographics under the George

Braithwaite name. George’s legacy as an icon of the sport is recognized among all table tennis

fans, and in his spirit PongSpace will continue the George Braithwaite league at Clubs,

tournaments, and among professional ranks.

The litigation between the parties has now been amicably resolved, the terms of which are

confidential.

The parties believe that resolution of the disputes will foster continued growth and visibility of

table tennis in the United States and beyond. The parties are supportive of each other’s efforts

and wish each other continued success.

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