What is notice of allowance?
If the mark is published based upon the applicant’s bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce, the USPTO will issue a notice of allowance about twelve (12) weeks after the date the mark gets published, if no party files either an opposition or request to extend the time to oppose. The applicant then has six (6) months from the date of the notice of allowance to either: a) use the mark in commerce and submit a statement of use along with a filing fee of $100 per class of goods or services and the required specimens, or b) request a six-month extension of time to file a statement of use, along with a filing fee of $150 per class of goods or services. Importantly, the USPTO will issue the registration certificate only after the statement of use is filed and approved.