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Office Action Response

Got an office action? Don't panic — respond right

An office action is the USPTO asking questions or refusing your mark. It's common and often fixable — but the deadline is strict and the response is technical. Our attorneys draft it for you.

Beat the 3-month deadline Attorney-drafted Flat-fee pricing

From $199 per response

A flat-fee add-on to any plan — you'll know the cost upfront.

What you get

Turn a refusal into a registration

We handle the common refusals that stop DIY filers in their tracks.

Likelihood-of-confusion

We craft arguments and evidence to overcome §2(d) similar-mark refusals.

Merely descriptive refusals

We respond to §2(e)(1) descriptiveness refusals with distinctiveness arguments.

Specimen & classification issues

We fix improper specimens, identifications, and class assignments.

Legal argument & evidence

Attorneys build the case law and exhibits that persuade the examiner.

Deadline management

We track your response deadline and file with time to spare.

Examiner communication

Where helpful, we speak directly with your examining attorney.

The process

How we respond

1

Send us the action

Upload the USPTO letter and we review it free.

2

We assess & quote

An attorney evaluates the refusal and gives you a flat fee.

3

We draft the response

We build the arguments and evidence to overcome it.

4

We file on time

We submit before your deadline and confirm receipt.

Why it matters

A weak response can end your application

You typically have just three months to respond, and abandoned applications are lost along with the filing fee. A well-argued response is often the difference between refusal and registration.

  • Meet the strict USPTO response deadline
  • Overcome refusals with proven legal arguments
  • Preserve your filing date and fee
  • Avoid abandoning an application you've invested in
3 mo
typical response window
60%+
of refusals are overcome-able
Flat
transparent fee
Free
initial review
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Send us your office action

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  • Free initial review
  • Flat-fee, upfront quote
  • Attorney-drafted response
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Questions

Common questions

It's an official letter from the USPTO examining attorney raising issues with your application — from minor clarifications to substantive refusals. You must respond by the stated deadline or your application is abandoned.

Not all, but many can. Procedural issues are usually straightforward, and even substantive refusals like likelihood of confusion can often be argued successfully. We'll tell you honestly after our free review.

Most office actions carry a three-month deadline, with a possible extension. Don't wait — building a strong response takes time, so send it to us as soon as you receive it.
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