How Do You Check Trademark Status?
Learn how to check trademark application status in TSDR, what records you can view, and how often to monitor a pending application.
To check trademark status, use USPTO TSDR and search by serial number, registration number, or other available record information. TSDR shows current status and prosecution documents. The USPTO recommends checking every three to four months after filing and after responding to an office action.
Status check needs
Pending application status
TSDR
Shows current application status
Office action document
TSDR documents
Shows issues and deadlines
Registration record
TSDR
Shows registration history
Confusing status
Trademark Assistance Center
USPTO help path
Legal strategy
Trademark attorney
Advice beyond status display
Status monitoring is the applicant's job
Do not wait passively for every notice. USPTO status checks can reveal deadlines or documents that need attention.
Check status
- 1Find the trademark serial number or registration number.
- 2Open the USPTO TSDR status page.
- 3Search for the record.
- 4Read the current status and check the documents tab.
- 5Calendar any response deadline or follow-up date.
FAQ
Where do I check trademark application status?
The USPTO says to use TSDR to check application or registration status and view documents.
How often should I check trademark status?
The USPTO recommends checking every three to four months after filing and after responding to an office action.
What if I do not understand a trademark status?
Use the USPTO Trademark Assistance Center or consult trademark counsel if the status or deadline is unclear.
Sources & method
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