Suspension Letter

Term: Suspension Letter

Definition: A communication from a trademark examining attorney at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to an applicant, informing them of the suspension of examination of a trademark application pending resolution of certain issues or matters affecting the application.  Suspension letters are commonly issued when there is a potential likelihood of confusion issue between two pending trademark applications.  

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