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Week of Sep 14–Sep 20, 2026: 12,327 trademark filings (up 13.6%)

Week of Sep 14–Sep 20, 2026 · 14 September 2026 to 20 September 2026 · published

At a glance

The numbers

MeasureValueChange vs the prior period
Applications filed12,327 applications+13.6%
Assignments recorded0 assignments-100.0%
TTAB proceedings526 proceedings+4.8%

Trademark Activity Report for Week of Sep 14–Sep 20, 2026

The USPTO's trademark landscape has taken a dramatic turn, with a 13.6% surge in filings, reaching 12,327 applications. This significant increase is a stark contrast to the previous period's decline.

Filing Patterns

* Weekday filing: Tuesday, with 2,550 filings, has taken the top spot, surpassing Monday's 2,401. This shift may indicate a change in the market, as we'll continue to monitor the trend.

* Top filers: Treaty OAK Revival, LLC leads the charge with 33 filings, followed closely by Kartos Therapeutics, Inc. with 28. These entities have demonstrated a significant interest in securing their brand identities.

* Busiest attorneys & firms: Joseph M. Teleoglou takes the top spot with 62 filings, followed by James Hess with 52. These professionals have been instrumental in navigating the trademark landscape.

Class Activity

* Busiest classes: Class 009 takes the top spot with 1,654 filings, closely followed by Class 041 with 1,512. These classes, related to software and retail, have seen an unusual surge in filings. Class 025 and Class 035 have also seen significant activity.

* Word vs design marks: Standard character (word) dominates with 9,629, while Design / stylized marks account for 2,698.

TTAB Proceedings

* TTAB proceedings by type: Extension of time requests have increased by 4.8% to 244, while oppositions have decreased by 15.1% to 162. Cancellation proceedings have remained steady at 52.

Notable Filings

* Public figures: Janel McDonald-Hemmings filed LUMINOUS LITERACY FOR STRIVING READERS (2026-09-16), while Johnny Alec Mcdonald filed CHRIST CARTEL (2026-09-15).

* Famous brands: Apple Video Programming LLC filed SEVERANCE (2026-09-14) and LUMON (2026-09-14).

* Surprising filings: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. filed GALAXY STUDIO (2026-09-14), and Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) filed (no mark) (2026-09-16).

* Interesting deals: NVIDIA Corporation filed NVIDIA NEMOCLAW (2026-09-18), and TikTok Ltd. filed TIKTOK LIVE (2026-09-15).

* Notable oppositions: None reported this period.

As the trademark landscape continues to evolve, it's essential to stay informed about these developments.

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