What is involved in the trademark application process?
Once your trademark application is filed, you will receive a Filing Receipt from the USPTO that shows the filing date and the serial number for the application. This indicates that the application has been received and is being processed by the USPTO. Next the application will be assigned to an Examining Attorney at the USPTO. This person will review the application and make sure that it meets all of the requirements for an application. He or she will also conduct a search of the USPTO records to make sure that there are no other applications or registrations for the same or similar trademark that could be confusingly similar to your trademark. Assuming there are no potentially conflicting marks and assuming that all of the other requirements are met, approximately 6 to 9 months after filing, the application will be published for opposition. The application is published in the USPTOs Official Gazette where other people or companies can oppose your application if they believe they could
