How often is the Official Gazette published and what does it contain?
According to MPEP 1703, “The Official Gazette of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (Official Gazette) is published electronically every Tuesday in two sections, the Official Gazette – Patents and the Official Gazette – Trademarks.“
The contents of each section are as follows:
Official Gazette – Patents:
- Reexamination certificates
- Reissues
- Plant patents
- Utility patents
- Design patents
- Statutory invention registrations (if any)
Official Gazette – Trademarks:
- Illustrations of trademarks published for opposition
- Alphabetical list of registered trademarks
- Classified list of registered trademarks
- Index of registrants
- List of canceled trademark registrations
- List of renewed trademark registrations
This weekly publication ensures that the public has regular access to the latest patent and trademark information.
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