Responding to Trademark Office Actions
It’s time to fight back.
Believe us, we get it. Sometimes, your trademark application process goes off the rails. Really off the rails. If the examining attorney at the USPTO has any concerns over your trademark, or its eligibility for registration, they will issue what is called an “Office Action.”
There are many reasons why your trademark might have an Office Action issued. Sometimes, the examining attorney just wants some more information about your mark, product, and marketing activities. Other times, you might receive a wholesale preliminary rejection of your mark’s eligibility for registration. However, any type of Office Action needs to have a response filed within six (6) months of its issuance, or else your application will go abandoned. If it is abandoned, your application and filing fees will be lost, with the only recourse being to file a whole new application and start from scratch.
Even if you didn’t use our firm to file your trademark application, Gugliotta & Gugliotta, LPA is happy to help you respond to any Office Actions you might receive. Our licensed trademark attorneys can help respond to administrative requests such as requests for information, modify your description of goods/services, or argue substantively against a preliminary rejection. Because every Office Action is unique, our attorneys will need to consult with you about your application history and determine what can and should be done. If you submit relevant information on the form on the right side of your screen, a licensed trademark attorney will review your Office Action free of charge and offer you a flat rate quote to complete a response on your behalf. No need to worry about hourly billing!