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Trademark status codes,
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USPTO trademark status codes are confusing — one vague label can hide a hard deadline, a public opposition window, or a maintenance filing you cannot undo once missed. Find your status below.

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Filing & Examination

Intent to Use MEDIUM

Application filed based on intent to use the mark; examination not yet started.
Office Action Issued HIGH

Examiner found an issue requiring a response within 6 months or the application is abandoned.
Notice of Allowance Issued HIGH

Application approved; you have 6 months to file a Statement of Use showing actual use.
Non-Final Office Action MEDIUM

Examiner raised issues with your application for the first time. You have 6 months to respond — this is your first chance to argue your case.
Final Office Action HIGH

Examiner has made refusal final after reviewing your response. Options are limited — you can appeal to the TTAB or file a Request for Reconsideration.
Approved for Publication LOW

Examiner approved your application. It will be published in the Official Gazette within weeks for the 30-day opposition period.

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Publication & Opposition

Published for Opposition HIGH

Examination cleared; your mark is public for 30 days so third parties can file an opposition.
Opposition Pending CRITICAL

A third party has filed a formal challenge. You must respond or the opposition proceeds uncontested.
Cancellation Pending CRITICAL

Someone has petitioned to cancel your existing registration. Legal response required.
Opposition — Instituted CRITICAL

A formal opposition proceeding has been opened at the TTAB. You are now a defendant — legal representation is strongly recommended.

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Petition to Cancel — Filed CRITICAL

Someone has petitioned to cancel your existing registration at the TTAB. You must file an Answer within 40 days or the cancellation is granted by default.

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Registration & Maintenance

Registered LOW

Your mark has federal registration. Maintain it with Section 8 (years 5–6) and Section 9 (every 10 years) filings.
Registered and Renewed LOW

Registration successfully renewed. Next Section 9 renewal due in 10 years.
Affidavit of Use Accepted LOW

Your Section 8 declaration was accepted. Registration remains active.
Section 8 — Accepted LOW

Your Declaration of Continued Use was accepted. Registration remains active. Next filing due at your 10-year renewal window.

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Section 8 and 15 — Accepted LOW

Your combined Section 8 and 15 filing was accepted. Your mark is now incontestable — a significant legal advantage.
Statement of Use — Accepted LOW

USPTO accepted your Statement of Use. Your application will now proceed to registration.

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Abandonment & Cancellation

Abandoned — Failure to Respond CRITICAL

Application abandoned because no response was filed to an Office Action. Petition to revive may be possible within 2 months.
Abandoned — No Statement of Use HIGH

Intent-to-use application abandoned because no Statement of Use was filed in time.

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Cancelled — Section 8 INFO

Registration cancelled for failure to file Section 8 declaration. Cannot be reinstated — must refile.
Expired — Section 9 INFO

Registration expired for failure to renew. Cannot be reinstated — must refile.
Petition to Revive — Filed MEDIUM

You've filed a Petition to Revive an abandoned application. USPTO will review whether the abandonment was unintentional.
Abandoned — After Inter Partes Decision HIGH

Application abandoned following a TTAB inter partes proceeding. The abandonment is on the record and affects future filings.

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Withdrawn INFO

The applicant voluntarily withdrew this application before registration. No legal action taken by USPTO.

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Surrendered INFO

The trademark owner voluntarily surrendered this registration. The mark is no longer protected.

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