Status code680
Approved for publication
Status 680 means the examining attorney approved your mark for publication in the USPTO Official Gazette. Publication for opposition usually follows within weeks, opening a 30-day window for third parties to oppose.
Updated September 2, 2026 · Reviewed by CopyMark Law Group
- Official USPTO wording
- APPROVED FOR PUBLICATION
- Also recorded as
- 680
- Typical next step
- Watch for publication (status 686) and monitor the 30-day opposition window.
- Typical deadline
- No filing required unless an opposition is filed. Publication timing is set by the USPTO.
What this means
Examination cleared your application for the opposition period. This is a strong positive step toward registration.
What usually happens next
Watch for publication (status 686) and monitor the 30-day opposition window.
No filing required unless an opposition is filed. Publication timing is set by the USPTO.
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Frequently asked questions
How long from 680 to publication?
Often a few weeks. The USPTO schedules publication in the Official Gazette; exact timing varies.
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