Welcome to ESTTA
All submissions must be filed through ESTTA unless ESTTA is unavailable on the deadline
due to technical problems or extraordinary circumstances are present. While many sections of
the required forms may appear straightforward and easy to fill out, you are strongly advised
to read the instructions for EACH section prior to any data entry. If you fail to follow
the instructions, you might fill out sections of the forms incorrectly, thereby jeopardizing
your legal rights.
PLAN AHEAD.
Because unexpected problems can occur, you should keep filing deadlines
in mind and allow plenty of time to resolve any issue which might arise. The Board
will provide general assistance to ESTTA filers (see contact information below),
but we cannot guarantee that any problem will be resolved prior to a deadline. ESTTA
filing is mandatory for all submissions. If prior to a deadline ESTTA is unavailable
due to technical problems or extraordinary circumstances are present, submissions
may be filed in paper. A Petition to the Director with the required showing and
fee must accompany an extension of time to oppose, notice of opposition, petition
to cancel or answer submitted in paper. All other paper filings must be accompanied by a written
explanation of such technical problems or extraordinary circumstances.
NOTE: Notices of opposition and requests for extension of time to oppose applications filed
under Trademark Act § 66(a) (Madrid Protocol) MUST be filed through ESTTA without exception.
Filing Date.
Eastern Time controls the filing date. ESTTA filings are time-stamped with the official
filing date when the ESTTA filing, including any required fee, is received
on the USPTO server. The time the transmission began is not a factor we consider when
we assign the filing date.
The official filing date and time can be found on the confirmation web screen and in
your email confirmation.
Fees.
If there is a fee for the filing, you must pay by credit card (MasterCard, Visa, American
Express or Discover), Electronic Funds Transfer, or through an existing USPTO deposit account.
Guidelines
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Highlighted terms are linked to relevant instructions or help screens,
which will open in a new window.
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You must complete all fields labeled with the
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you should complete all other relevant fields if you know the information.
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Do not use your browser's "back" and "forward" buttons to navigate.
Use only the navigation buttons and links on the ESTTA screens.
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After completing all required fields, you will be prompted to validate and sign your submission.
The data appearing on this screen will be submitted to the TTAB. If necessary, navigate back to
the proper field to correct the information prior to transmitting the form.
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Upon transmission, the form will be assigned an ESTTA tracking number that will be
displayed on the next screen.
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Once you submit a request electronically, the office will immediately provide you with
an email acknowledgment of receipt. Print or save a copy of this screen for your records.
Please contact the Office within 24 hours of transmission (or by the next business day)
if you do not receive this acknowledgment.
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Once you file a paper electronically, you may not withdraw the submission from the file,
unless the request fails to satisfy the minimum filing requirements. No fee paid will
be refunded unless paid by mistake or in excess of the amount required.
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For users of screen reading technology, please use the arrow keys to navigate all web forms
on these web pages. Use of the arrow keys will insure that all required fields in web forms
will be read.
Oppositions to extensions of protection under the Madrid Protocol
(or requests for extensions of time to oppose) always
must be filed electronically using ESTTA. If you are a first-time user, we
urge you to plan ahead, and to submit your notice of opposition well prior to the deadline in case
you encounter problems. The Board will not extend the time to oppose other than as
specifically set out in the Trademark Rules.
PETITIONS TO THE DIRECTOR
DO NOT USE ESTTA to file Petitions to the Director. Petitions to the Director
should be filed using the Trademark Online Filing System (TEAS) at
http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks-application-process/filing-online/petition-forms.
For further information see TMEP Chapter 1700. If the Petition to the Director is for
the purpose of submitting a filing with the TTAB in paper, it may also be mailed with
that filing to the Board; be sure to include the appropriate fees.
CONTACT INFORMATION
You can reach the TTAB at 571-272-8500, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).
For technical assistance with ESTTA filings, you may send email to
ESTTA@uspto.gov. We will respond to
your email inquiry within 2 business days. In addition to the problem description, please
include your telephone number and ESTTA tracking number (if any) in your email, so we can
assess the problem and talk to you directly, if necessary.
Inquiries regarding non-technical matters, including general procedural questions should be
directed to the Board Information Specialists at 571-272-8500. Specific
inquiries regarding a particular Board proceeding should be directed to the interlocutory
attorney or paralegal assigned to the case, as identified in TTABVue. The phone numbers for the
assigned interlocutory attorney and paralegal are available by clicking on the name of the person
in the TTABVue record. If the person you are calling is unavailable, please telephone us at
571-272-8500 for assistance during Eastern time zone business hours.
NO submissions for any Board proceeding will be accepted via the
ESTTA@uspto.gov mail box. All
submissions must be filed using the appropriate ESTTA form or by mail.
The information collected on these forms allows the TTAB to determine whether a
party is entitled to registration of a mark. Responses to the requests for information
are required to obtain the requested action. All information collected will be made public.
Gathering and providing the information will require an estimated 10 to 45 minutes,
depending on the form you choose. Please direct comments on the time needed to complete
this form, and/or suggestions for reducing this burden to the Chief Information Officer,
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20231.
Please note that the TTAB may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information using
a form that does not display a valid OMB control number.
