Application abandoned
These status codes mean the trademark application is abandoned and no longer pending. Common reasons include missing an Office Action response (600), filing without a valid basis (602), express abandonment by the applicant (604), or failure to respond to an examiner's inquiry (618). Revival may be possible in limited circumstances.
Updated September 2, 2026 · Reviewed by CopyMark Law Group
- Official USPTO wording
- ABANDONED — FAILURE TO RESPOND / NO BASIS / EXPRESS
- Also recorded as
- 600, 602, 604, 618
- Typical next step
- If abandonment was unintentional, consult counsel about a petition to revive. Otherwise file a new application if protection is still needed.
- Typical deadline
- Revival petitions are typically due within two months of the abandonment notice with an additional fee.
What this means
The application is dead on the USPTO register. You do not have a pending federal application unless successfully revived or refiled.
What usually happens next
If abandonment was unintentional, consult counsel about a petition to revive. Otherwise file a new application if protection is still needed.
Revival petitions are typically due within two months of the abandonment notice with an additional fee.
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Frequently asked questions
Which abandoned code is most common?
Status 600 (failure to respond to office action) is among the most frequent. Always calendar USPTO deadlines to avoid accidental abandonment.