Understanding Trademark Application Holds
A Suspension Letter informs you that your trademark application has been temporarily placed on hold. This happens when the examining attorney is waiting for an external factor to resolve, such as the assignment of ownership or the issuance of a foreign registration.
While you are not required to respond to a Suspension Letter, you can monitor your application’s status and notify the examining attorney if you believe the suspension should be lifted. Suspended applications are reviewed every six months, so keeping an eye on any developments can help speed up the process.
For business owners, a Suspension Letter is not necessarily a setback but an indication that an external issue needs to be resolved. Staying informed and communicating with the USPTO as needed can help keep your application on track for eventual approval.