After filing a trademark application, a trademark examining attorney is assigned to your case. The attorney will examine your application, and you may receive correspondence known as an “Office Action” from the Trademark Office. You will have a specified period of time, typically six months, to respond to any questions or requests for clarification in the Office Action. Once the examiner is satisfied with the application, it may be published for opposition. If no opposition is filed, a registration certificate may then be issued for your trademark.
What happens after my trademark application is filed?