1.The TM OFFICE sends a confirmation of filing, including the serial number and filing date on it. 2.The TM OFFICE sends a filing certificate (reflecting the data as submitted on the trademark application). 3.The application assigned to an examining attorney. 4.The application is reviewed by the examiner, with two possible outcomes: 4.1 The examiner generates an Office Action. 4.2 Is requesting confirmation or clarification to an application. 4.3 is refusing Registration (not always a Final Refusal). 4.4 The examiner approves the application to continue onto the next phase. 5. The application is approved to be Published for Opposition. 6. The application published in the Official Trademark Gazette. 7. If the Opposition filed, the mark halted in the process, and a competent legal and financial advisor's services will be required (if the owner wishes to fight the Opposition). 8. If NO Opposition encountered, then the mark is approved for Registration. 9. The TM Office sends notification of Registration. 9.1 Many countries have a final filing fee at this time (generally called a Title Fee). 9.2 The fee paid, and the Trademark Certificate mailed. 9.3 If no Title Fee is required, then the TM Office will send out the actual Trademark Certificate without further notice.