Which of the following describes an Abandoned Trademark?

An abandoned trademark refers to a trademark application that is no longer active due to a lack of response from the applicant, typically within a designated timeframe. This situation often arises when the applicant fails to respond to an office action or fails to provide necessary documentation requested by the USPTO, which may include failure to file a statement of use after a notice of allowance. When a trademark application is deemed abandoned, it is effectively removed from consideration, and the rights associated with it are typically lost unless the applicant can successfully revive the application under certain circumstances.

Other choices do not accurately represent abandonment. A trademark that is actively used in commerce indicates a functioning and potentially registered trademark, while a successfully registered trademark signifies status and active rights, rather than abandonment. A trademark under review may still have the potential to be registered; it is not considered abandoned until the application process fails due to inaction by the applicant.