Prosecution History & Timeline
Every trademark in GleanMark includes its complete prosecution history — every event, document, status change, and milestone from filing to current status. View it as a timeline, browse documents, or get an AI summary.
Where to Find It
Open any trademark detail page (click a mark from search results, portfolios, or alerts). The prosecution history is in the tabbed panel:
- Mark History tab — event table with every prosecution event
- Documents tab — USPTO TSDR documents
- Timeline view — visual prosecution timeline
Mark History
The event table shows every USPTO event in chronological order:
- Event code — the official USPTO event code
- Description — human-readable explanation
- Date — when the event occurred
- Status-change badge — shows what registration status resulted from the event
- Document category — what type of document was filed or generated
- Importance level — key events are highlighted
Visual Timeline
The prosecution timeline shows key dates as a visual flow:
- Filing → first office action → publication → registration → renewal → expiration
- Assignment events are marked
- Abandonment is shown if applicable
- Hover for details on each milestone
Documents
The Documents tab lists all USPTO TSDR documents:
- Preview documents directly in the browser
- Download for offline access
- Document types include: office actions, specimens, amendments, registration certificates, declarations, assignments
AI Prosecution Summary
Click "Summarize Prosecution" to generate an AI analysis of the mark's prosecution history. The summary provides:
- Key events and their significance
- Pattern analysis (how quickly the examiner acted, whether OAs were issued)
- Strategic observations
Saved summaries are accessible at /prosecution-summary/:summaryId.
Tips
- Check the status-change badges to quickly understand the impact of each event
- Look for office action events — these tell you what issues the examiner raised
- Use the timeline for deadline planning — renewal and maintenance dates are visible at a glance
- Generate an AI summary before client meetings for a quick strategic overview
Related Features
- Documents & Notes — Full document and collaboration tools
- Setting Up Alerts — Get notified of new prosecution events
- Examiner Profiles — Research the examining attorney
Need Help?
Click the chat icon in the bottom right or email support@gleanmark.com.