What Is a Notice for Publication?

Trademark Publication Process

• A notice for publication notifies an applicant that a trademark will be published in the Official Gazette for 30 days.
• Receiving a notice of publication is positive, but the public can still challenge the application.
• If no opposition, a use-based application proceeds to registration.
• For an intent-to-use application, a notice of allowance provides a deadline to file a statement of use.

Legal Notice and Public Notices

• A legal notice is court-ordered to run in a publication as proof of publishing.
• Public notices are issued in rulemaking proceedings.
• Public notices cost $2.40 per 100 words for the first insertion and $1.80 thereafter.
• Public notices must be: published independently, archivable, accessible, and verifiable.

Served by Publication and Proof of Publication

• A trademark application must be examined after filing.
• If no opposition, a use-based application proceeds to registration.
• For an intent-to-use application, a notice of allowance provides a deadline to file a statement of use.
• Receiving a notice of publication is positive, but the public can still challenge the application.