What is involved in reviving a partially abandoned trademark application?

Reviving a partially abandoned trademark application involves requesting to restore goods or services that were initially identified in the application but were abandoned due to a failure to respond to an office action within the prescribed timeframe. In this process, the applicant needs to demonstrate that they were unable to respond, often by providing a valid reason for the delay, and express their intention to proceed with the application.

This option is the most appropriate because it directly addresses the procedure outlined by the USPTO for handling partially abandoned applications. The process typically includes submitting a petition to the USPTO for the restoration of the abandoned goods or services, along with any necessary fees and documentation to support the request.

The other options do not accurately reflect the procedure for reviving a partially abandoned trademark. Submitting an entirely new application would not rectify the original abandonment and would instead start the process over, which could lead to further complications and potential loss of rights to the original application. Waiting for a letter from the USPTO is not a proactive step in reviving an application, as the burden is on the applicant to take action. Filing a complaint against the USPTO is not a valid method for addressing issues with a trademark application and would not contribute to reviving the application.