Electronic System for Trademark Trials and Appeals

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
  • Highlighted terms are linked to relevant instructions or help screens, which will open in a new window.
  • You must complete all fields labeled with the required field symbol; you should complete all other relevant fields if you know the information.
  • Do not use your browser's "back" and "forward" buttons to navigate. Use only the navigation buttons and links on the ESTTA screens.
  • 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.
  • Upon transmission, the form will be assigned an ESTTA tracking number that will be displayed on the next screen.
  • 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.
  • Many ESTTA filings will be automatically entered into the docket and appear in TTABVUE shortly after transmission, although some require manual processing before posting. If your filing does not appear in TTABVUE after a week, please contact the TTAB for assistance.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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Madrid Protocol
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://teas.uspto.gov/office/pgp. 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 an 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 or email at TTABinfo@uspto.gov.

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.

PRIVACY POLICY STATEMENT

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.
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