What each USPTO trademark status means

Every USPTO trademark record is either live, meaning a pending application or a registration in force, or dead, meaning abandoned, cancelled or expired. Within those two groups, the status line in the USPTO's TSDR system tells you exactly where an application or registration stands. This guide explains each status, how to look one up, and why a dead mark is usually not a bar to your application but still deserves a second look.

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