Status code701
Registered — Section 8 accepted
Status 701 means the registration is active and the first Section 8 declaration of continued use was accepted. The next major deadline is the combined Section 8 and Section 9 filing at the 10-year anniversary.
Updated September 2, 2026 · Reviewed by CopyMark Law Group
- Official USPTO wording
- REGISTERED — SEC. 8 ACCEPTED
- Also recorded as
- 701
- Typical next step
- Calendar the 10-year Section 8 and 9 combined renewal.
- Typical deadline
- Next combined renewal typically due at the 10-year registration anniversary.
What this means
You satisfied the six-year maintenance requirement. The registration remains in good standing.
What usually happens next
Calendar the 10-year Section 8 and 9 combined renewal.
Next combined renewal typically due at the 10-year registration anniversary.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to file anything else before year 10?
Usually no further maintenance until the 10-year combined Section 8 and 9 filing, unless ownership or other post-registration changes require recording.
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