What must an applicant do after receiving a notice of abandonment?

When an applicant receives a notice of abandonment, the appropriate action is to respond within the specified time frame. This response is critical because the notice typically indicates that the application has been abandoned due to some action (or inaction) by the applicant, such as failing to respond to an office action. By responding within the specified period, the applicant can potentially overcome the abandonment by addressing the reasons mentioned in the notice, thereby preserving the application and continuing the prosecution process.

Timely responding is essential to maintain rights and also demonstrates the applicant's intention to pursue the trademark, which could increase the likelihood of overcoming the abandonment. Ignoring the notice or waiting for the office to take action would generally lead to a formal termination of the trademark application without the possibility of reinstatement. Submitting a new application is not the correct immediate response as it would typically require starting the process over, often involving additional costs and efforts.