Understanding the Process
When a trademark goes abandoned, the right path back depends on one thing: how long ago it lapsed. Under 6 months means you can revive it and keep your original filing date. Over 6 months means starting fresh. We handle both.
If your trademark was abandoned less than 6 months ago, you can file a Petition to Revive under 37 CFR § 2.66. The USPTO restores your application, your original serial number stays intact, and — critically — your original filing date is preserved.
This matters because trademark priority is determined by filing date. Any competitor who filed after you but before your abandonment cannot leapfrog you when your mark is revived.
If your trademark has been abandoned for more than 6 months, revival is no longer available under standard USPTO rules. The path forward is a fresh trademark application — filed as if for the first time, with a new serial number and a new filing date.
You lose the original priority date, but you regain full trademark protection going forward. We manage the entire application through examination, publication, and registration.
Common Questions
Yes — if your trademark was abandoned less than 6 months ago, you can file a Petition to Revive with the USPTO under 37 CFR § 2.66. This preserves your original filing date. If it has been more than 6 months, a fresh reapplication is required.
A Petition to Revive (available when abandoned less than 6 months ago) restores your existing application with its original filing date preserved. A reapplication starts a brand-new application with a new filing date, meaning you lose your original priority position.
A Petition to Revive is typically processed by the USPTO in 3–6 months. A fresh reapplication takes 12–18 months from filing to registration under normal examination.
ReviveMark charges $797 all-in for a Petition to Revive (USPTO fees included) and $897 all-in for a fresh reapplication (USPTO fees included). There are no additional charges at checkout.
For revival: the $250 USPTO petition fee plus applicable class fees (approximately $125–150 per class). For reapplication: the $350 per-class USPTO application fee. All fees are built into our flat service price.
You are not required to use an attorney for USPTO filings. ReviveMark handles the preparation and submission of your filing as a non-attorney filing service. For complex matters involving legal disputes or strategic advice about priority rights, consulting a licensed trademark attorney is recommended.
Once a trademark has been abandoned for more than 6 months, a Petition to Revive is no longer available (except in extraordinary circumstances via a Petition to the Director, which has a very low approval rate). The standard path is to file a fresh application. ReviveMark handles this for $897 all-in.
Yes. A successful Petition to Revive restores your application with the original filing date intact. This matters because your priority position against competing marks is determined by your filing date. A reapplication receives a new filing date and loses the original priority.
Submit your mark and we'll look up your USPTO record, confirm the abandonment date, and tell you exactly which path applies — at no charge.
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