The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has introduced a special reinstatement opportunity for applicants whose trademark applications have been marked as “Dead” due to missed deadlines, procedural errors, or misleading refiling communications.

In light of a growing number of invalid and misleading trademark refiling notices being circulated, many applicants have unintentionally lost their filing fees and trademark rights. To address this issue and protect legitimate applicants, a new provision under Trademark Act Section 15 allows eligible individuals and companies to reinstate their dead trademark applications.

Trademark Application Reinstatement Details

Under this provision, applicants may revive a dead trademark application by paying a one-time revival fee of USD $1,076.34.

Key Benefits of Reinstatement

Once reinstated, the application proceeds as a valid and active trademark filing under USPTO records.

Important Applicant Advisory

Due to the rise in fraudulent trademark notices and unauthorized refiling services, applicants are strongly advised to proceed only through:

Before engaging any service provider, request and verify their USPTO registration certificate. Legitimate agencies and attorneys are required to display or provide proof of their authorization.

⚠ Failure to verify credentials may result in permanent loss of trademark rights and fees.

Eligibility & Compliance

This reinstatement option is available only through authorized trademark professionals and is subject to USPTO eligibility criteria. Applications submitted outside approved channels may be rejected without refund.