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What is an “Extension of Time to Oppose” a trademark application at the USPTO?

Erik K Pelton

When an application gets approval from the US Patent and Trademark Office, the next step is for it to be published in what’s called the Official Gazette, which used to be an actual physical publication, but now it’s just an online publication. The extension(s) can last for up to 90 days.

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What it means if you receive an “Extension of Time to Oppose” a trademark application

Erik K Pelton

The following is an edited transcript of a video of mine, I received an Extension of Time to Oppose. So that initial extension can last for up to 90 days and what it means is that somebody has said, essentially, “Hold on a moment. So that’s what an Extension of Time to Oppose does.

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How to Respond to a Notice of Opposition to Your Trademark Application

Patent Trademark Blog

What is a Notice of Opposition to your trademark application? When your trademark application is approved by the USPTO, it will be published for opposition. So how should you respond to a Notice of Opposition to your trademark application? Calendar Your Time to Answer Deadline.

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U.S. Trademark Opposition Guide

LexBlog IP

Trademark Opposition strategies. trademark opposition proceedings need not be expensive or protracted. This is one of the surprising conclusions for global trademark owners who seek to protect their rights in the United States. United States trademark oppositions are primarily heard before the U.S. Commencement of action.

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Patent application attorney vs. patent litigation lawyer: What are the differences?

Patent Trademark Blog

What is a patent application attorney (patent prosecutor) versus a patent litigator? There are some patent attorneys who have done both litigation and prosecution , but most practitioners will lean to one practice area over time. Are patent litigators required to be registered to practice before the USPTO?

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Out With The Old, In With The Gatsby Sequels: Trademark and Copyright News for the New Year

Trademark and Copyright Law Blog

Most of us were thrilled to see the calendar turn to 2021 on January 1, closing the chapter on what was an extremely challenging year around the globe. Trademark owners should take care to update their dockets to include these new registrations (which may sometimes duplicate UK registrations filed during the years of Brexit uncertainty).

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A Judge Enumerates a SAD Scheme Plaintiff’s Multiple Abuses, But Still Won’t Award Sanctions–Jiangsu Huari Webbing Leather v. Schedule A Defendants

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

After a couple of defendants showed up, the judge denied a TRO extension because of the possible lack of merit in the plaintiff’s infringement allegations. This is a SAD Scheme case. The plaintiff, Jiangsu Huari Webbing Leather, owns U.S. Then, the case fell apart. The court pays out some of the bond but rejects the other relief.