Final Office Action

Term: Final Office Action

Definition: Office action that restates outstanding issues that an applicant couldn't overcome in their response to a previous office action. When an applicant receives a final office action, they can attempt to resolve the remaining issues, file an appeal with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or both. Otherwise, the application will be abandoned.


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