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Can I revive my trademark, or do I have to reapply for it?

Written by Jan Buza

Co-founder of Trama

Depending on the jurisdiction, you might be able to revive an abandoned/expired trademark application within six months.

For instance, in the EU and UK, a six-month grace period for trademark renewal is granted with a penalty fee. In the US, it's only possible to revive an abandoned trademark application by filing a petition with a reason for not submitting a timely response.

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