Trademark Application Suspension Guide

Summary

Suspending a trademark application means temporarily halting the examination process, often due to pending litigation or needing more time to respond to an office action. You can request a suspension or an extension from the USPTO. If you opt for express abandonment, you withdraw your application, and the USPTO will acknowledge your request without sending a separate notice of abandonment.

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what does it mean to suspend a trademark application?
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Suspending a trademark application means temporarily halting the examination process. This can occur for various reasons, such as waiting for the resolution of a related legal matter or needing additional time to respond to an office action.
Is there a specific reason you're asking about this?
I wish to continue filing at a later date when I feel it is better.
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If you wish to suspend your trademark application for a later date, you may consider requesting a suspension or extension from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Here are a couple of key points:
- **Suspension Request:** You can request a suspension due to pending litigation or other valid reasons.
- **Extension of Time:** You may file for an extension to respond to an office action.
Would you like more information on how to request a suspension or extension?
If I request express abandonment, will I be notified of a notice of abandonment?
Hi ****,
When you request express abandonment of a trademark application, you effectively withdraw your application.
- The USPTO will acknowledge the request, and it's typically final.
- You won't receive a separate notice of abandonment, as your request serves as the notification.
Would you like to know how to file for express abandonment?