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Long Description for the Trademark First Pendency Graph

The following table presents the values given in the trademark first action pendency graph for the last four fiscal years.

Target and Actual Trademark First Action Pendency
for the Last 4 Fiscal Years
  FY 2001 FY 2002 FY 2003 FY 2004
Target 6.6 3.0 3.0 5.4
Actual 2.7 4.3 5.4 6.6 not met

DATA VALIDATION AND VERIFICATION

  • Data source: Trademark Reporting and Monitoring (TRAM) system.
  • Frequency: Daily input, monthly reporting.
  • Data storage: TRAM, automated systems, reports.
  • Verification: Accuracy of supporting data is controlled through internal program edits in the TRAM system. Program management performs final test for reasonableness.
  • Data Limitations: None.

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