Process Timeline

Trademark registration moves through filing, examination, publication and registration stages.

The final timeline depends on objections, hearings and opposition events. Many cases can extend over roughly 12 to 18 months or more.

Stage 15

Application Filed

Each milestone helps the client understand where the application currently stands.

Stage 25

Formalities Check

Each milestone helps the client understand where the application currently stands.

Stage 40

Under Examination

Each milestone helps the client understand where the application currently stands.

Stage 55

Reply / Hearing If Needed

Each milestone helps the client understand where the application currently stands.

Stage 70

Accepted & Advertised

Each milestone helps the client understand where the application currently stands.

Stage 85

Journal Opposition Window

Each milestone helps the client understand where the application currently stands.

Stage 100

Registered

Each milestone helps the client understand where the application currently stands.