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US Trademark filing, Possibility of rejection - Coggle Diagram
US Trademark filing
Trademark Search
USPTO Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS)
Check for similar/same marks
Common law usage search (Google, domain names, social media)
Choose Type of Trademark
Word Mark
Design Mark (Logo)
Sound Mark (rare)
Filing Basis
“Use in Commerce” (already used)
“Intent to Use” (planned use)
Filing of Application
Submit to USPTO (TEAS Portal)
TEAS Plus filing
More requirements when the initial application is filed.
TEAS Standard filing
Less requirements when the initial application is filed.
USPTO Review
Formalities check
Substantive examination
likelihood of confusion, descriptiveness, etc.
Office action
3 or 6 months to respond
Publication
Publication in Official Gazette
30 day opposition window
3 more items...
3-4 months
Examination by USPTO Attorney
Content of Application
Owner’s name & address
Description of goods/services (choose correct class)
Representation of the mark
Basis for filing (Use or Intent)
Specimen (if “Use in Commerce”)
Filing fee per class ($250–$350)
Possibility of rejection
Final
Non-final