02 Mar 2021
Use It or Lose It!: Maintenance and Renewal Requirements for Trademark Registrations
Learn about the key requirements for maintaining and renewing U.S. trademark registrations, including Section 8 declarations of use or excusable nonuse, Section 15 declarations of incontestability, and Section 9 applications for renewal. The requirements for Madrid Protocol-based registrations are also discussed.
Related Content
- Trademark Maintenance Reminder Client Letter (Section 8 & 15 Continued Use and Incontestability)
Send this form to clients to remind them of upcoming maintenance requirements and deadlines at least six months prior to the fifth year of registration. - Trademark Maintenance Reminder Client Letter (Section 9 Renewal)
Mail this form to clients to remind them of upcoming maintenance requirements and deadlines at least six months prior to the ninth year of registration. - Trademark Registration and Maintenance Resource Kit
Use these resources to aid in registering and maintaining the trademarks of your client or company.
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