Currently, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is receiving a record-high number of trademark application submissions. Unfortunately, the USPTO is also experiencing a shortage of staff to process and review submissions. As a result, processing times are delayed, and applications are taking significantly longer than usual. Current expected wait times are as follows: Initial Review: Allow approximately eight months for the trademark office to review applications initially. Registration/Other Resolution: The average application now takes nearly 14 months to reach registration/resolution.