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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 your jurisdiction and how long ago the trademark lapsed, you may still be able to revive it.

In the EU and UK, there's a six-month grace period where you're able to review the trademark with an additional fee. After the period concludes, revival is no longer possible, and you have to file a new application.

In the US, an abandoned trademark can be revived by filing a petition with a valid explanation for the delay in renewing the mark and responding to the IP office. This option is only available within a limited window and is not guaranteed to succeed.

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