What does "Transliteration Required" in my office action mean?

If you receive an office action from the USPTO with a transliteration requirement, it means the Office is requesting you to provide a transliteration of your non-Latin characters or foreign-language text included in your trademark application.

The USPTO often requires transliterations to ensure it can properly assess trademark applications with non-Latin characters and search for similar marks in its register.

An office action response is usually free; however, occasional costs may arise. Since January 18, 2025, the USPTO has updated its fees, replacing TEAS Plus and TEAS Standard with a single $350 per-class application fee. Additional surcharges now apply, including a $100 fee per class for missing required details, a $200 fee per class for using custom descriptions instead of pre-approved ones, and a $200 fee per class for excessive character length in descriptions. To avoid extra costs, applicants should ensure complete and accurate filings.