What is a Notice of Allowance?
A Notice of Allowance is a written letter sent to the applicant (or the applicant’s attorney if one has been retained) by the examining attorney with the Trademark Office. It is sent after the mark passes the likelihood of confusion phase, has not been denied registration for other reasons, was published, and the 30-day opposition period has expired, signifying that the mark could register after submission of an Allegation of Use, which must include evidence that the mark has been properly used in commerce.