The 2(d) Citation Watch

The 2(d) Citation Watch gives firms insight into potential “easy target” oppositions.  We reveal all marks with a 2(d) refusal, and join them with the marks cited against them. The 2(d) Citation Watch highlights any of your client’s marks that were cited against others, and includes links to the pertinent records. In essence, we provide a heads-up notification on potentially conflicting trademarks, vetted by a PTO examiner.

The service includes two separate 2(d) Citation Watch reports each week. One covers published marks in the Official Gazette to reveal those with a historical refusal under 2(d). The other covers marks for which an office action was issued that week, citing a refusal under 2(d).  Together, these reports provide important and actionable information useful to your clients.

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The 2(d) Citation Watch

  • covers your firm’s entire trademark portfolio
  • shows you published marks that have been cited with a 2(d) refusal by the USPTO
  • shows you all marks cited with a 2(d) refusal in any given week (including marks not yet published)
  • gives you information that is highly pertinent to the strength of your client’s marks
  • report is organized by Correspondent
  • includes all relevant details to identify the applicant
  • provides links to the trademark records and the examiner’s notes
  • takes just minutes to review
  • has an ROI many times over. Recoup your cost in minutes!


Not only is the information we provide of interest with respect to oppositions, but it is also indicative of potential licensing opportunities for your clients.  Sharing this valuable information with your clients is mutually beneficial.

Our 2(d) Citation Watch is now being offered at an unprecedented low cost. Whether you absorb the cost or pass it through to your clients, there is simply no reason to not make use of this tool to augment your practice today!

Please contact us at 1 866 523 TWG8 for pricing and additional information