Research library

Patent and trademark resources

Background guides for reading public records, understanding terminology, and finding the official source.

Guide

How to read a patent record

The practical difference between an application, a grant, inventors, assignees, and cited documents.

Mar 3, 2021

Guide

Understanding trademark status

A plain-language guide to live, pending, registered, abandoned, and cancelled records.

Mar 3, 2021

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USPTO Small Entity Compliance Guide - Setting and Adjusting Patent Fees during Fiscal Year 2020

Mar 3, 2021

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USPTO Trademark Status Codes

Mar 3, 2021

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IP Rights and Internal IP Audits

Jun 27, 2020

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Rule 2.142(b)(3) specifies that citation to evidence in briefs should be to the electronic record. Can you provide examples?

Jun 27, 2020

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Do the Jan. 14, 2017, rule changes apply to pending cases?

Jun 27, 2020

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Did all of the rule changes come into effect on Jan. 14, 2017?

Jun 27, 2020

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Where can I find TTAB decisions?

Jun 27, 2020

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Where can I find more information on how the TTAB conducts proceedings?

Jun 27, 2020

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Will you fax or email me a copy of a paper from the file?

Jun 27, 2020

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Can I look at a case file that is pending before the TTAB?

Jun 27, 2020

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Can I submit papers by fax or email to the TTAB?

Jun 27, 2020

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What is the hand delivery mailing address?

Jun 27, 2020

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What if my problem is not resolved or I need assistance with an unusual situation? What if I want to make a suggestion about TTAB processes?

Jun 27, 2020

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What is a TTAB Proceeding?

Jun 27, 2020

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Where can I call to get information about the TTAB?

Jun 27, 2020

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When can I expect a decision on my consented or uncontested motion?

Jun 27, 2020

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When can I expect a final decision in my opposition or cancellation proceeding?

Jun 27, 2020

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When can I expect a final decision on my appeal?

Jun 27, 2020

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When will my contested motion be decided?

Jun 27, 2020

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An answer was due in this proceeding a long time ago, and we have not received a copy of an answer from the defendant. What happens next?

Jun 27, 2020

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How can I find out if you have received my filing?

Jun 27, 2020

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What is the status of my case?

Jun 27, 2020

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If a potential opposer files the same extension of time that requires a fee more than once due to USPTO technical problems (e.g., USPTO Finance Manager was down or delayed in updating records), can we refund the extra fee paid?

Jun 27, 2020

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Can I pay the fee for both a petition to the director to accept a paper filing and the paper notice of opposition/cancellation in one check?

Jun 27, 2020

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What methods of payment are accepted?

Jun 27, 2020

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What is the fee for TTAB filing?

Jun 27, 2020

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Discovery responses must be served in the discovery period, what about supplemental responses?

Jun 27, 2020

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As the plaintiff, do I need to serve a copy of my complaint on the defendant?

Jun 27, 2020

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My trial opens on Jan. 14, 2017, may I submit testimony by affidavit or declaration?

Jun 27, 2020

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Under the rule changes motions to compel initial disclosures must be filed within 30 days after the deadline for initial disclosures, will that apply to cases pending on Jan. 14, 2017?

Jun 27, 2020

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Under the rule changes motions to compel and motions for summary judgment must be filed prior to the pretrial disclosure deadline, will that apply to cases pending on Jan. 14, 2017?

Jun 27, 2020

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Under the rule changes discovery responses must be served prior to the close of discovery, will that apply to cases pending on Jan. 14, 2017?

Jun 27, 2020

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When did the rule changes come into effect?

Jun 27, 2020

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How can I check what papers have been filed in my case?

Jun 27, 2020

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How does the Board conduct inter partes proceedings?

Jun 27, 2020

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I just received a notice of opposition or a cancellation, and I do not have an attorney. What do I do?

Jun 27, 2020

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How can I find out more information about TTAB proceedings and how to properly conduct my case?

Jun 27, 2020

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Can I ask a TTAB employee to help me in the proceeding?

Jun 27, 2020

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Can you help me find an attorney?

Jun 27, 2020

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Do I need an attorney to represent me in a TTAB proceeding?

Jun 27, 2020

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What is the deadline for filing a motion for summary judgment?

Jun 27, 2020

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Can I amend my notice of opposition to add a joint opposer after the time period for filing a notice of opposition has expired?

Jun 27, 2020

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What happens when no answer has been filed?

Jun 27, 2020

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I think we might be able to resolve this matter if we can get some assistance in an alternative forum. Where can I get assistance in Alternative Dispute Resolution "ADR"?

Jun 27, 2020

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Does the TTAB take judicial notice of the USPTO records? / There are USPTO registrations which may be helpful to my case, will the TTAB take judicial notice of them?

Jun 27, 2020

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Can I file Section 15 affidavits or declarations while a registration is involved in a Board proceeding?

Jun 27, 2020

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Am I required to continue filing Section 8 affidavits or declarations if my registration is involved in a cancellation proceeding?

Jun 27, 2020

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The parties have agreed to settle the opposition case by amending the identification of goods in the involved application. Do I file directly with the trademark examining attorney or do I need to request remand to the examining attorney?

Jun 27, 2020