1. Prosecution Group Luncheon Trademarks
October 2012

2. FY 2012: Trademark Stats
1.8 million registered marks in continuous use
415,000 total new classes (4.1% increase in filings)
Quality results – exceeded targets
First action pendency – between 2.5 and 3.5 months
Pendency to registration at historical low –under 12 months

3. Trademark Office Rules
Examination Guide on Webpage Specimens as “Displays” Associated with the Goods
Webpage display must:
Show picture of goods
Show mark – associate mark with goods
Provide info necessary to order
Online ordering
Contact Applicant to place an order
Specifically identify specimen as “display”
Draft version
Comment period ends October 31, 2012

4. Does Congress Make Typo’s?
Previous version 1995:
Federal registration is a bar to state and federal dilution claims
Most believe it was intended only to bar state dilution claims
Correction 2012:
Federal registration is a bar to state dilution claims
Not retroactive