Status code686
Published for opposition
Status 686 means your mark is published in the USPTO Official Gazette and in the 30-day opposition period. If no opposition is filed, prosecution typically continues toward registration or a Notice of Allowance.
Updated September 2, 2026 · Reviewed by CopyMark Law Group
- Official USPTO wording
- PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
- Also recorded as
- 686
- Typical next step
- Monitor the opposition window. After it closes, watch for Notice of Allowance (intent-to-use) or registration (use-based).
- Typical deadline
- 30-day opposition period from publication date.
What this means
Your mark is visible to the public and vulnerable to opposition by third parties who claim harm. Most applications pass through without opposition.
What usually happens next
Monitor the opposition window. After it closes, watch for Notice of Allowance (intent-to-use) or registration (use-based).
30-day opposition period from publication date.
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Frequently asked questions
What if someone opposes at status 686?
An opposition proceeding before the TTAB begins. You will need to defend the application or negotiate a settlement. Counsel is strongly recommended.
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