[E-trademarks] Statistics on overcoming Office Actions

[Edward Timberlake]

I haven't seen recent statistics, but it seems safe to assume there'd be
great variation depending on the nature of the first Office Action (e.g.,
disclaimer requirement, indefinite identification of goods, substantive
refusal), and perhaps to a lesser extent whether the applicant was
represented by counsel (as well as whether that counsel was familiar with
prosecution).

I do seem to recall that most substantive Office Actions were based on 2(d)
likelihood of confusion, and 2(e) mere descriptiveness refusals, and that
in most of those cases the applications for registration did not ultimately
register.


Sincerely,

Ed Timberlake
*Board Certified Specialist in Trademark Law
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On Thu, Jun 13, 2024 at 4:35 PM Stacey Friends via E-trademarks <
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> Does anyone know the statistics on allowances after a first Office Action?
>
> Thank you,
>
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