How many times can you claim that you did not receive the Notice of Allowance?

In the context of filing a trademark application with the USPTO, a Notice of Allowance is issued after a successful application has passed examination and is allowed for publication. If the applicant claims that they did not receive the Notice of Allowance, they may make that claim only once. When a Notice of Allowance is not received, the applicant has the responsibility to monitor the status of their application and respond appropriately, including payment of any required fees when an allowance is issued.

Once the claim of non-receipt has been made, the USPTO generally does not allow subsequent claims of not receiving the Notice of Allowance. This is because proper procedures are in place to send notices and applicants are encouraged to keep track of their application status. If the applicant fails to act within the set timelines following the issuance of the Notice of Allowance, it can jeopardize the application. This reinforces the importance of keeping accurate records and responding timely to documents sent by the USPTO.

The other options suggest multiple claims could be made, but this is not supported by USPTO practices since applicants are expected to stay informed about their application statuses. Having a limit on the claims reflects the USPTO's procedural efficiency and the applicant's responsibility in managing their applications effectively.