Table 24: Summary of Contested Trademark Cases
| Activity | Ex Parte | Cancellations | Concurrent Use | Interference | Opposition | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cases pending as of 9/30/10, total | 1,430 | 1,456 | 70 | - | 5,453 | 8,409 |
| Cases filed during FY 2011 | 2,639 | 1,362 | 39 | - | 4,985 | 9,025 |
| Disposals during FY 2011, total | 2,856 | 1,298 | 33 | - | 4,972 | 9,159 |
| Before hearing | 2,525 | 1,275 | 33 | - | 4,874 | 8,707 |
| After hearing | 331 | 23 | - | - | 98 | 452 |
| Cases pending as of 9/30/11, total | 1,213 | 1,520 | 76 | - | 5,466 | 8,275 |
| Awaiting decision | 161 | 12 | - | - | 40 | 213 |
| In process before hearing1 | 1,052 | 1,508 | 76 | - | 5,426 | 8,062 |
Requests for extension of time to oppose FY 2011 |
16,420 | - | - | - | - | 16,420 |
Notes: - Represents zero. 1: Includes suspended cases. (back to text) |
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