Office Action Response
Received an office action from the USPTO? Don't panic. Our experienced trademark attorneys will craft a comprehensive response to overcome objections and move your application forward.
What is an Office Action?
An office action is an official letter from the USPTO examining attorney that raises concerns or objections about your trademark application. Most applications receive at least one office action during the registration process.
Time-Sensitive
You typically have only 6 months to respond to an office action, or your application will be abandoned.
Don't wait - contact us immediately upon receiving an office action.
Complex Legal Issues
Office actions often involve complex legal arguments and require expertise in trademark law to overcome.
Our attorneys have extensive experience with all types of office actions.
High Success Rate
With proper legal representation, most office actions can be successfully overcome, allowing your application to proceed.
We develop strategic responses that maximize your chances of approval.
Office Action Response Pricing
Our pricing is transparent and based on the complexity of the issues raised by the USPTO.
Procedural Office Action
Response to technical or administrative issues like specimen problems, classification corrections, or description clarifications.
Substantive Office Action
Response to complex legal issues like likelihood of confusion, descriptiveness, or other registerability arguments requiring extensive legal research and argumentation.
Common Office Action Issues
Understanding the most common objections can help you prepare, but professional representation is essential for crafting effective responses.
Likelihood of Confusion
The USPTO believes your mark is too similar to an existing registration.
Descriptiveness
Your mark is considered too descriptive of the goods or services.
Specimen Issues
The specimen submitted does not properly show use of the mark in commerce.
Identification of Goods/Services
The description of your goods or services needs clarification or modification.
Time is Critical
The USPTO requires a response within 6 months of the office action date. Missing this deadline results in abandonment of your application, and you'll lose your filing date priority. Contact us immediately upon receiving an office action to ensure adequate time for a thorough and effective response.
Our Response Process
We handle every aspect of responding to your office action with professionalism and expertise.
Review & Analysis
Our attorneys thoroughly review the office action and identify all issues raised by the USPTO.
Strategy Development
We develop a comprehensive response strategy tailored to address each objection or requirement.
Response Preparation
We draft a detailed legal response with supporting arguments and evidence as needed.
Filing & Follow-up
We file the response with the USPTO and monitor the application through to resolution.
Why Professional Representation Matters
Office actions require careful legal analysis and strategic responses. The examining attorney is a trained lawyer, and responding without legal expertise puts your trademark at risk.
Our attorneys understand trademark law, USPTO procedures, and the specific requirements examining attorneys expect. We know how to craft persuasive arguments that address the examiner's concerns while protecting your interests.
Don't risk your trademark application by attempting to respond on your own. Let our experienced team handle your office action response.
What You Get
- Thorough analysis of the office action
- Strategic response tailored to your case
- Professional legal arguments and citations
- Complete preparation and filing of response
- Ongoing monitoring and follow-up
- Direct attorney communication throughout
Get Expert Help with Your Office Action
Don't let an office action stop your trademark registration. Contact us today.
Fast response • Expert attorneys • Proven success rate