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Parties may use the ESTTA "Consent Motions (opposition or cancellation)" filing option regardless of whether the proceeding commenced before November 1, 2007 (prior Rules), or on/after November 1, 2007 ("New" or "Amended" Rules).   However, to prevent the ESTTA system from generating an order containing a deadline or schedule contrary to the parties' intentions, PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR IMPORTANT USER GUIDELINES.  (Updated 11/20/2008)

A NEW FORM FOR REQUESTING BOARD PARTICIPATION IN A DISCOVERY CONFERENCE is now available under the "Opposition, Cancellation or Concurrent Use (general filings)" option.

New File Size Limits

The maximum size for each attached file is 6 MB. A single ESTTA filing may comprise more than one attached file, totaling no more than 53 MB.

Please choose one of the following options to start filing a form for
  • Use these options to file a new opposition, cancellation or appeal from a final refusal to register. Choose your filing and


    There is a filing fee associated with these forms.
  • Use these options to file documents (motions, briefs, etc.) in an already existing opposition, cancellation, concurrent use, or appeal proceeding. Choose a filing option and


    Most filings do not require a fee.
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