Can I withdraw my trademark application?

Yes, an applicant may voluntarily withdraw a trademark application. Once withdrawn, the application will no longer be processed by the USPTO and will not proceed to registration. Generally, filing fees already paid to the USPTO are not refunded.

Applicants may choose to withdraw an application for various reasons, such as rebranding, filing a new application, or determining that registration is no longer needed.

An intent-to-use application allows an applicant with a genuine plan to use a mark to begin the federal application process before actual commercial use begins. Registration cannot issue on the intent alone. At the appropriate stage, the applicant must submit evidence of use through an Amendment to Allege Use or Statement of Use, depending on where the application is in the USPTO process.

Trademark applications can also be delayed, suspended, abandoned, or refused for different reasons. 'Suspended' generally means processing is temporarily paused; 'abandoned' means the application is no longer active; and a 'refusal' means the USPTO has identified a legal basis preventing registration unless the issue can be overcome.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is the federal agency responsible for examining U.S. trademark applications, issuing federal registrations, and maintaining official trademark records.