Thursday Aug 22, 2013
This month marks another record performance by our Trademarks team. Our goal to issue a first action between 2.5 and 3.5 months
from filing has been met every month for six consecutive years now. This record is the result of a number of factors including greater
use of the systems, tools, and resources necessary to manage new application filings electronically and the increased participation
by applicants in filing and communicating electronically throughout the process. The following are some of the highlights we’ve identified.
Trademark application filings continue to set new record highs in terms of volume and usage of the Trademarks Electronic Application
System (TEAS). More than 99 percent of new applications are filed electronically and filings are on track to exceed the highest level
set last year.
The office has made great progress towards achieving and maintaining high quality standards. The specialized training, online tools,
and enhanced communication efforts we’ve deployed over recent years are bearing fruit. Exceptional office action continues to exceed
our expectations and first action quality is trending above our target level. Actual results were 33.5 percent better than the target of 23
percent. Final action compliance is showing positive improvement. Our final numbers for the fiscal year should reflect expectations.
This information is from: http://www.uspto.gov/news/pr/2013/13-23.jsp
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