Cancelled — Section 8 not filed
Status 710 means the registration was cancelled because a required Section 8 declaration of continued use was not filed within the deadline (including any grace period). The federal registration is no longer active.
Updated September 2, 2026 · Reviewed by CopyMark Law Group
- Official USPTO wording
- CANCELLED — SEC. 8 NOT FILED
- Also recorded as
- 710
- Typical next step
- Evaluate filing a new application if you still use the mark, or petition if cancellation was erroneous. Consult counsel on remaining common-law rights.
- Typical deadline
- Revival of a cancelled registration is generally not available — refiling may be required.
What this means
The USPTO removed the registration from the active register. You may still have common-law rights if you continue using the mark, but federal registration benefits are lost.
What usually happens next
Evaluate filing a new application if you still use the mark, or petition if cancellation was erroneous. Consult counsel on remaining common-law rights.
Revival of a cancelled registration is generally not available — refiling may be required.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I restore status 710 to active?
Generally no. Cancelled registrations are not revived by late Section 8 filing. A new application may be needed if you still want federal protection.