What does it mean if an application is Abandoned - No response to office action?

When an application is categorized as abandoned due to no response to an office action, it signifies that the applicant failed to address the concerns or requirements set forth by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) after receiving a notification. An office action typically outlines issues that need to be resolved for the application to proceed, such as questions about trademark eligibility or requests for clarification. If the applicant does not respond to this request within a designated timeframe, the application is considered abandoned.

This abandonment can be a significant setback for the applicant, as it means that the trademark application is no longer under consideration, and the applicant may need to start the process over or address the issues highlighted to refile. Since the applicant did not respond in this case, it is clear why the application is marked as abandoned due to lack of response to the office action.

The other options do not accurately reflect the status of an abandoned application: it was not filed incorrectly, implying a procedural error at the start; it has not been approved since abandonment means it won't proceed to registration; and the application being officially received does not imply any further progress or resolution regarding the trademark application.