What Happens if My Letter of Protest is Rejected?

If the Deputy Commissioner decides not to accept the Letter of Protest, unfortunately, the objector cannot submit a request for further consideration. However, if the Deputy Commissioner rejects the letter and the opposer still wants to challenge the approval of the new trademark, there are several options available. The most common option is for the Opposer to initiate a Trademark Opposition proceeding with the TTAB (Trademark Trial and Appeal Board) once the mark is published in the Official Gazette. If this opportunity is missed as well, the Opposer can still file a Cancellation Proceeding with the TTAB after the trademark has officially received a registration certificate.