The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has introduced a special reinstatement opportunity for applicants whose trademark applications have been marked as “Dead” due to missed deadlines, procedural errors, or misleading refiling communications.
In light of a growing number of invalid and misleading trademark refiling notices being circulated, many applicants have unintentionally lost their filing fees and trademark rights. To address this issue and protect legitimate applicants, a new provision under Trademark Act Section 15 allows eligible individuals and companies to reinstate their dead trademark applications.
Under this provision, applicants may revive a dead trademark application by paying a one-time revival fee of USD $1,076.34.
Once reinstated, the application proceeds as a valid and active trademark filing under USPTO records.
Due to the rise in fraudulent trademark notices and unauthorized refiling services, applicants are strongly advised to proceed only through:
Before engaging any service provider, request and verify their USPTO registration certificate. Legitimate agencies and attorneys are required to display or provide proof of their authorization.
Eligibility & Compliance
This reinstatement option is available only through authorized trademark professionals and is subject to USPTO eligibility criteria. Applications submitted outside approved channels may be rejected without refund.
A dead trademark application is one that was abandoned due to missed deadlines, non-response, or incorrect filing procedures.
Due to a rise in misleading and fraudulent refiling notices, many applicants lost money and rights. This reinstatement provision provides a legal remedy.
The total and final cost is $1,076.34, payable one time only.
No. Once the revival fee is paid, no further government or processing fees are required.
New serial number: within 90 working days Trademark certificate: within 8 working months
You are fully eligible for a refund.
No. This reinstatement is valid only through USPTO-registered agencies or licensed trademark attorneys.
Always ask to see their USPTO registration certificate before making payment.
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