My trademark application was filed over a year ago and still hasn’t been approved. Is this normal?

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Written by Igor Demcak

Founder & Trademark Attorney

Yes, trademark registration timelines vary significantly depending on the jurisdiction. Delays are common, and our team will notify you as soon as there are any updates or changes to your application status.

Here are the average examination timelines for the most frequently filed jurisdictions:

  • U.S. – 12–14 months
  • European Union – 4 months
  • United Kingdom – 4–5 months
  • Canada – 20–25 months
  • China – 12 months
  • Australia – 6–7 months
  • New Zealand – 5 months

If your application is still within these timeframes, it’s likely progressing as expected.

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