USPTO Trademark Approval Rate
What percentage of trademark applications get approved? Track historical approval rates from 2020 to 2025.
14.6%
2025 Rate
68.7%
2020 (Highest)
6
Years of Data
-54.1%
Change Since 2020
Approval Rate Trend (2020-2025)
Note: The approval rate for 2025 (14.6%) appears lower because many applications are still pending. Final rates are typically determined 2-3 years after filing.
Approval Rate by Year
| Year | Approval Rate | Applications Filed | YoY Change | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14.6% | 620,451 | +9.8% | View 2025 Report → |
| 2024 | 41.7% | 565,189 | +109.6% | View 2024 Report → |
| 2023 | 43.6% | 269,652 | -30.9% | View 2023 Report → |
| 2022 | 54.8% | 390,319 | +33.7% | View 2022 Report → |
| 2021 | 54.5% | 292,007 | -10% | View 2021 Report → |
| 2020 | 68.7% | 324,305 | -11% | View 2020 Report → |
Understanding USPTO Trademark Approval Rates
What is the approval rate?
The percentage of trademark applications that ultimately achieve registration with the USPTO, including those approved after responding to office actions.
Why has it declined?
- • More trademark conflicts from increased filings
- • Stricter USPTO examination standards
- • More applicants filing without legal counsel
- • Growth in speculative applications
Improve your chances
- ✓ Search existing trademarks first
- ✓ Choose a distinctive mark
- ✓ Accurately describe goods/services
- ✓ Work with a trademark attorney