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Petition to Revive Abandoned Trademark

Did your application abandon due to a missed deadline? File an expedited Petition to Revive under 37 CFR 2.66 to restore your active status and priority date.

Overview & Legal Framework

If a USPTO application went abandoned due to an unintentional delay (such as an overlooked Office Action or Statement of Use deadline), you have 2 months from the Notice of Abandonment to petition for full revival.

Key Strategic Benefits & Protection

Preserves your original priority filing date and prevents competitor claim-jumping
Saves having to start an entirely new 8-12 month filing cycle from scratch
Leverages the streamlined unintentional delay legal standard

Step-by-Step Filing Workflow

1

Abandonment Diagnosis

Identify the specific trigger (missed OA, NOA, SOU) in the TSDR system.

2

Petition & Response Preparation

Draft statement of unintentional delay accompanied by the required underlying response.

3

Expedited USPTO Submission

Immediate electronic filing with the USPTO Office of Petitions.

Estimated Timelines

Prepared in 24 hours. USPTO decision usually rendered in 2-4 weeks.

Required Documentation

  • Serial Number
  • USPTO Notice of Abandonment
  • Underlying required document (SOU or OA response)
Common Refusal Risks & How We Prevent Them

Missing the 2-month window forces you to start over, losing your filing date seniority. We expedite revival petitions immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can any abandoned mark be revived?
If within 2 months of the abandonment notice and the delay was unintentional, petitions are routinely granted.
Dedicated Legal Support

Inquire for Trademark Revival

Submit your details to speak with a trademark attorney. Form inquiries route directly to info@trademarkusaservice.org.

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