Diligently keep track of status changes to your application and whether we have sent applicationrelated e-mail communications or notices that you need to respond to. This means you must:
Check the status of your application at least every six months. The assigned examining attorney will review your application at about three months after the filing date. The overall registration process could take up to a year, or longer, depending on several factors, such as the filing basis of the application and how complete your application is at the time of filing. For a general process timeline for an application filed under the intent-to-use basis, see page 30. See process timelines for applications filed under different filing bases online.
Respond to any issued office action or notice within the appropriate time frames—generally within six months of the issue date. Promptly contact us if you believe something is incorrect in your application record.