Status code730
Notice of Allowance — first SOU extension
Status 730 means you filed the first six-month extension to delay filing a Statement of Use after a Notice of Allowance. You must file a Statement of Use or another extension before the new deadline.
Updated September 2, 2026 · Reviewed by CopyMark Law Group
- Official USPTO wording
- NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE — SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
- Also recorded as
- 730
- Typical next step
- Begin use in commerce and prepare specimens, or file the next extension if still not in use.
- Typical deadline
- Each extension is six months. Up to five extensions total are generally available after NOA.
What this means
You preserved the application while not yet using the mark in commerce. Time is limited — extensions are capped.
What usually happens next
Begin use in commerce and prepare specimens, or file the next extension if still not in use.
Each extension is six months. Up to five extensions total are generally available after NOA.
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Frequently asked questions
How many SOU extensions can I file after a Notice of Allowance?
Up to five six-month extensions are generally available if the mark is not yet in use, for a maximum of 36 months from the Notice of Allowance date.
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