75 statistics on registered trademarks in the United States and the state of the U.S. trademark register

Here are 75 statistics on registered trademarks in the United States and the state of the U.S. trademark register:

1. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is responsible for registering trademarks in the U.S.
2. As of 2022, there were over 2.5 million active trademark registrations in the United States.
3. In fiscal year 2022, the USPTO received 753,926 new trademark application filings.
4. The average processing time for a trademark application at the USPTO is currently around 12 months.
5. Trademark registrations in the U.S. are valid for 10 years and can be renewed indefinitely. Some of the oldest and most famous are Coca-Cola (first use 1892). Heinz (first use 1869). Levi's (first use 1873), Nabisco (first use 1898), Quaker Oats (first use 1877).
6. California had the highest number of trademark registrations by state in 2022, with over 250,000 active registrations.
7. New York and Texas ranked second and third in terms of the highest number of trademark registrations by state.
8. The "Nice Classification" system divides goods and services into 45 different classes for trademark registration purposes.
9. Class 9 (computer software and hardware) had the highest number of trademark registrations in 2022.
10. The most common type of trademark registered in the U.S. is a word mark.
11. The USPTO has a "Principal Register" and a "Supplemental Register" for trademarks.
12. Trademarks on the Principal Register receive greater legal protection than those on the Supplemental Register.
13. In 2022, the USPTO issued 395,499 trademark registration certificates.
14. The USPTO employs over 600 trademark examining attorneys to review and process trademark applications.
15. The average cost of a trademark registration in the U.S. is around $275 per class of goods or services. Even though the official fee in TEAS PLUS is $250, some applications use TEAS Standard ($350) or have multiple classes.
16. The USPTO maintains an online database called the Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS) for searching registered trademarks.
17. The USPTO has a "Trademark Trial and Appeal Board" (TTAB) that handles trademark disputes and appeals.
18. In 2022, the TTAB received 6,759 new cases, including oppositions, cancellations, and appeals.
19. The "Madrid Protocol" allows trademark owners to seek protection in multiple countries through a single application.
20. In 2022, the U.S. received 40,912 trademark applications filed through the Madrid Protocol system.
21. The USPTO has a "Trademark Assistance Center" that provides information and resources to the public. It's the main source of updates for your trademark and for information on the USPTO system, and there is actually a live operator you can call!
22. The USPTO's trademark operations are funded entirely by user fees, not taxpayer dollars. It's the most profitable of all government departments!
23. Trademark protection in the U.S. can arise through use (common law) or through registration with the USPTO.
24. Registered trademarks are marked with the ® symbol, while unregistered trademarks can use the ™ symbol.
25. The USPTO has established a "Trademark Modernization Act" to address various issues related to trademark registration and enforcement.
26. The average age of a registered trademark in the U.S. is around 12 years.
27. The "Lanham Act" is the primary federal statute governing trademark law in the United States.
28. The USPTO offers an "Intent-to-Use" (ITU) application process, allowing applicants to file before using the mark in commerce.
29. In 2022, around 60% of new trademark applications filed with the USPTO were ITU applications.
30. The USPTO has a "Trademark Status & Document Retrieval" (TSDR) system for accessing and retrieving trademark file histories.
31. The USPTO has established a "Trademark Binning" initiative to improve the consistency and quality of trademark examination.
32. In 2022, the USPTO received over 1.5 million trademark maintenance and renewal filings.
33. The USPTO has a "Trademark Monitoring Service" that allows trademark owners to monitor their marks and potential conflicts.
34. The USPTO has a "Trademark Electronic Application System" (TEAS) for filing and managing trademark applications online.
35. The USPTO offers a "Trademark Assistance Program" that provides pro bono legal assistance to eligible individuals and businesses.
36. The USPTO has established a "Trademark Validity Protection System" to address issues related to fraudulent or inaccurate trademark registrations.
37. The "International Trademark Association" (INTA) is a leading organization representing trademark owners and professionals globally.
38. The USPTO has a "Trademark Pilot Program" that allows for expedited examination of certain applications for an additional fee.
39. The "Trademark Technical and Conforming Amendment Act" (TTCA) was passed in 1998 to update U.S. trademark law.
40. The USPTO offers a "Trademark Pretrial Discovery" process for resolving disputes before formal litigation.
41. The "Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure" (TMEP) is a comprehensive guide used by USPTO trademark examining attorneys.
42. The USPTO has established a "Trademark Fraud Rule" to address fraudulent or inaccurate claims in trademark applications.
43. The "Trademark Modernization Act of 2020" introduced several changes to U.S. trademark law and practice.
44. The USPTO has a "Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Manual of Procedure" (TBMP) that governs TTAB proceedings.
45. The "Trademark Sameness of Use" doctrine is applied to determine whether two marks are used for related goods or services.
46. The USPTO offers a "Trademark Email Notification Service" that provides updates on trademark applications and registrations.
47. The "Trademark Clearing House" is a centralized database for recording and accessing trademark data.
48. The USPTO has established a "Trademark Quality Review" process to ensure consistent and accurate examination.
49. The "Trademark Geographic Indication" is a type of certification mark that identifies goods as originating from a specific geographic region.
50. The "Trademark Collective Membership Mark" is used to indicate membership in a particular organization or association.
51. In 2022, the USPTO received over 3,000 applications for trademark extensions of protection under the Madrid Protocol.
52. The USPTO has a "Trademark Opposition" process that allows third parties to challenge the registration of a trademark.
53. The "Trademark Cancellation" process allows for the cancellation of an existing trademark registration under certain circumstances.
54. The "Trademark Renewal" process is required to maintain a trademark registration beyond its initial 10-year term.
55. The USPTO has established a "Trademark Assignment" process for transferring ownership of a trademark registration.
56. The "Trademark Descriptiveness" doctrine prohibits the registration of marks that are merely descriptive of the goods or services.
57. The "Trademark Likelihood of Confusion" test is used to determine if two marks are confusingly similar.
58. The USPTO has a "Trademark Specimens Database" that contains examples of how marks are used in commerce.
59. The "Trademark Fair Use" doctrine allows the use of another's trademark in certain limited circumstances.
60. The USPTO offers a "Trademark Pilot Program – COVID-19 Prioritized Examination" for expedited examination related to COVID-19 goods and services.
61. The "Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Evidence" rules govern the submission and admissibility of evidence in TTAB proceedings.
62. The "Trademark Co-existence Agreement" is a contract between parties allowing the concurrent use of similar marks.
63. The USPTO has a "Trademark Fraud Program" to investigate and address fraudulent trademark filings and registrations.
64. The "Trademark Notice of Allowance" is issued by the USPTO when a trademark application meets all legal requirements for registration.
65. The "Trademark Statement of Use" is required to be filed after an Intent-to-Use application has been approved.
66. The USPTO maintains a "Trademark Official Gazette" (TMOG) that publishes information about trademark applications and registrations.
67. The "Trademark Certification Mark" is used to certify that goods or services meet certain standards or requirements.
68. The USPTO has a "Trademark Examiner's Guide to Substantive Examination of Marks" that provides guidance for examining attorneys.
69. The "Trademark Supplemental Register" is used for marks that are descriptive or have acquired distinctiveness through use.
70. The USPTO offers a "Trademark Accelerated Examination" option for obtaining a trademark registration more quickly, for an additional fee.
71. The "Trademark Consent Agreement" is a document that allows for the registration of similar marks by different parties.
72. The USPTO has established a "Trademark Mediation" program to help resolve disputes before formal TTAB proceedings.
73. The "Trademark Priority Date" is the date used to establish the priority of a trademark application or registration.
74. The "Trademark Dilution" doctrine protects famous trademarks from dilution or tarnishment by others.
75. The USPTO has a "Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Reading Room" that provides access to TTAB decisions and resources.