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USPTO Advances Trademark Application Efficiency, Cuts Pendency Times in FY 2026
Building on prior gains, USPTO reduces trademark first action and disposal pendency amid rising filings, with new tools and staffing enhancements underway
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has reported significant reductions in trademark application processing times during the first half of fiscal year 2026. First action pendency dropped by 20% to 4.45 months, and total disposal pendency decreased to just over 10 months, despite a 7% increase in fili…
Sunday, May 17, 2026
IIPLA News Desk