Status code703
Registered — Section 8 accepted, Section 15 pending
Status 703 means Section 8 was accepted and a Section 15 incontestability declaration is pending USPTO review. The registration remains active while Section 15 is processed.
Updated September 2, 2026 · Reviewed by CopyMark Law Group
- Official USPTO wording
- REGISTERED — SEC. 8 ACCEPTED, SEC. 15 FILED
- Also recorded as
- 703
- Typical next step
- Monitor TSDR for Section 15 acceptance (often status 702).
- Typical deadline
- No immediate applicant deadline unless the USPTO issues a requirement.
What this means
Maintenance is current; incontestability is under review.
What usually happens next
Monitor TSDR for Section 15 acceptance (often status 702).
No immediate applicant deadline unless the USPTO issues a requirement.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between status 703 and 702?
Status 703 means Section 15 is still under review. Status 702 means both Section 8 and Section 15 were accepted.
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