Trademark Withdrawal

Trademark Withdrawal: Cancel Your Application Before Registration

Trademark Withdrawal is the process of voluntarily withdrawing or cancelling your trademark application before it moves further in the registration process. Businesses choose this option when they want to change their brand name, fix filing errors, avoid conflicts, or simply decide not to proceed with the application.

Withdrawing the application at the right time saves you from objections, oppositions, or future legal disputes.

Why Trademark Withdrawal Is Needed

You may want to withdraw your trademark application if:
• You filed the wrong class
• You want to change the brand name or logo
• A similar registered trademark already exists
• You no longer plan to use the brand
• You want to refile the application with corrections
• You want to avoid future objections or conflicts

Withdrawals help you restart the process cleanly without complications.

Smooth and Simple Process

A withdrawal request is filed with the Trademark Registry along with the applicant’s authorization. Once accepted, the application is marked as “Withdrawn” in the TM database. This prevents it from being processed further or appearing in the Trademark Journal.

After withdrawal, you are free to file a fresh, corrected, or modified trademark application.

When Is It Ideal to Withdraw a Trademark?

It’s best to withdraw your application before:
• The Registry raises objections
• The mark is advertised in the journal
• Anyone files an opposition
• You invest in branding or marketing

Early withdrawal avoids unnecessary procedures and saves time.