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United States Launches AI Tool to Speed Up Trademark Classification
By Ferraiuoli
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced the release of a new artificial intelligence tool designed to automate one of the most time-consuming steps in trademark application processing.
The tool is called the Trademark Classification Agentic Codification Tool, known by the acronym "Class ACT." It is described as a first-of-its-kind AI agent capable of immediately assigning international classes to unclassified trademark applications, along with design search codes and pseudo marks that make those records searchable.
What problem does it solve?
When a trademark application includes a logo, a design element, unconventional spelling, or does not specify an international class, it becomes harder to search and process. Historically, USPTO staff had to manually add design search codes, pseudo marks, and international classification data to make those applications findable. As trademark application volumes increased, this process stretched to several months, creating delays in examination.
How fast is the new tool?
According to the USPTO, Class ACT can reduce what previously took five months down to five minutes — or potentially five seconds.
How does it work in practice?
Although the AI provides classification information almost instantly and at a high level of accuracy, a human review step is still part of the process. The benefits — faster searchability and data availability — are accessible to examining attorneys and the public nearly immediately after the AI completes its work.
Who is behind it?
The announcement was made by USPTO Director John A. Squires, alongside Acting Chief AI and Data Officer Rob Hayes, who joined the agency from the private sector, and Acting Trademark Commissioner Dan Vavonese.
What comes next?
The USPTO stated that additional AI-powered trademark tools are in development and will be released in the near future.
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