Status code734
Notice of Allowance — fifth SOU extension
Status 734 means the fifth and typically final extension to file a Statement of Use was granted. You must file an acceptable Statement of Use before this last extension expires or the application will abandon.
Updated September 2, 2026 · Reviewed by CopyMark Law Group
- Official USPTO wording
- NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE — SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED
- Also recorded as
- 734
- Typical next step
- File Statement of Use with valid specimens before the deadline — there is no safety net after this extension.
- Typical deadline
- Six months from the fifth extension grant date to file SOU, or abandonment (ABN6) is likely.
What this means
This is the last extension opportunity in most intent-to-use cases. No further extensions are generally available.
What usually happens next
File Statement of Use with valid specimens before the deadline — there is no safety net after this extension.
Six months from the fifth extension grant date to file SOU, or abandonment (ABN6) is likely.
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Frequently asked questions
What if I cannot file a Statement of Use before status 734 expires?
The application will likely abandon. There is no sixth extension in standard intent-to-use prosecution.
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