"A good trademark, whether a word mark or a symbol, is devoid of fashion or trend, which makes it potentially iconic if it's seen for long enough in the right places." Ivan Chermayeff
The USPTO has tools to estimate how long an application process may take. An initial review may be received within 9 months from trademark filing.
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Prior to trademark filing, it is essential to confirm ownership and availability of a mark. We assist with searching strategy, clearance opinions, and additional resources from news, social media, and business filings.
For some International trademark filing, the World Intellectual Property Organization provides a searchable, Global Brand Database.
US Trademark applications may be filed based on:
- actual use in US commerce, Section 1(a)
- intent to use in US commerce, Section 1(b)
- a pending non-US trademark application, Section 44(d)
- a pending non-US trademark registration, Section 44(e)
What is the examination procedure for a New filing?
See Sample USPTO Trademark filing timeline for a Section 1(a) application.
FILE A TRADEMARK. Trademark filing Resources.
Filers at the USPTO may qualify for a reduced USPTO fee and expedite final review and/or registration of a trademark application when goods/services identified conform to terms in the Trademark ID Manual.
An example trademark examination timeline, explanation of specimens and examination manual is available on our New Trademark Filing Resources page.