What is required to reinstate an abandoned application?

To successfully reinstate an abandoned trademark application, it is required to demonstrate that the abandonment was due solely to an error made by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This requirement is intended to ensure that the applicant's rights are considered when the USPTO is at fault for the abandonment, such as in cases where the office did not process something correctly or overlooked a critical detail.

This approach reflects the USPTO's commitment to maintaining fairness in the trademark application process. If an applicant can show that the abandonment resulted strictly from the USPTO's error without any fault on their part, they can potentially have their application reinstated rather than having to start from scratch or address new application processes.

Other choices, such as re-submitting the entire application, paying additional fines, or filing a new application, are not necessary for reinstatement when the abandonment was due to the office's mistake. These options imply starting over or incurring costs that are not required if the application can be restored through the appropriate processes and justifications.