Trademark Renewal Services
We know that your trademark registration is a valuable asset that defines your brand and that it took significant time and money to obtain the trademark. However, in order to keep your valuable trademark registration, you need to periodically file documentation to renew that registration. It is imperative to be aware of and comply with the renewal filing deadlines to avoid cancellation of your trademark registration. At the same time, the procedures and process at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) surrounding renewal can be confusing and frustrating, and a failure to timely and properly file your renewal documentation can lead to the cancellation of your trademark registration. Our law firm is versed in trademark law and the renewal process. We regularly assist clients located across the US (and even those based internationally) with the renewal process, making it a much more stress and headache-free experience. Rather than attempting to do it yourself, why not check out our trusted trademark renewal services? We provide trademark renewal services at an affordable flat fee, and work with small and medium-sized businesses in many different industries. We're here to take the burden off your shoulders so you can focus on what matters most—your business.
Understanding the Trademark Renewal Timeline
So long as you continue to use your trademark and comply with USPTO renewal filing deadlines, your trademark registration can last forever or at least a very long time. The first required renewal filing is due between the 5th and 6th anniversaries of your trademark registration. At that time, you will need to prepare and file a Section 8 declaration affirming that you are still using the trademark for the same good and/or services as in the registration, or declaring an excusable non-use (with an intent to resume use). You will also need to prepare and file a specimen for each registered class, demonstrating that you are still using the trademark. There is a 6 month grace period, during which you can, in essence, file late and still maintain the registration.
The next renewal filing becomes due between the 9th and 10th anniversaries. At that time you will need to prepare and file a Section 8 and Section 9 declaration affirming that you are still using the trademark for the same good and/or services as in the registration, or declaring an excusable non-use (with an intent to resume use). You will also need to prepare and file a specimen for each registered class, demonstrating that you are still using the trademark. There is a 6 month grace period, during which you can, in essence, file late and still maintain the registration.
Thereafter, you will need to file a Section 8 and Section 9 declaration to renew your trademark registration every 10 years.
If you fail to file during either the scheduled renewal period or within the 6 months automatic grace period, your registration will be canceled.
Our law firm team is well-versed in trademark law and renewal processes, ensuring nothing is overlooked.
Understanding the Trademark Renewal Filing Fee
The USPTO requires a filing fee for each renewal filing that you make. That filing fee will depend on the number of classes for which you are renewing your trademark registration. If you do not pay the filing fee, the USPTO will not accept your renewal filing. If you are filing during the 6 month grace period, there is an additional filing fee.
The USPTO periodically adjusts the filing fees, so it is important to check the current fee.
Understanding the Optional Section 15 Declaration of Incontestibility
At the time of renewal, there is an optional additional filing under Section 15 to have your trademark declared incontestable. An incontestable mark strengthens the protections afforded to you. For instance, a Section 15 declaration makes a mark immune from challenge except if it has become the generic term for the goods or abandoned for nonuse, or if the registration was acquired under fraudulent conditions. In order to achieve incontestability, a Declaration of Incontestability must be filed containing the requirements as provided in Section 15 of the Lanham Act. When a mark has been in continuous use for five years after being placed on the Principal Register, it may be classified as incontestable, or immune from legal challenge.
Our law firm understands the process and can assist you in determining if you meet the criteria to file for a Section 15 Declaration of Incontestability and help you understand if the rights afforded are of benefit to you.
What's Included in Our Trademark Renewal Services?
Navigating the trademark renewal process can be complex, but we make it simple and efficient by covering every detail:
- Tracking the Trademark Renewal Timeline
We'll manage deadlines so you never miss a key filing date.
- Grace Period Support
If your renewal deadline has passed, we'll guide you through utilizing the grace period to bring your trademark up to date.
- Filing Fee Expertise
We ensure you understand the filing fees involved, leaving no room for surprises.
- Excusable Nonuse
If your trademark hasn't been in use, we'll help determine whether the excusable nonuse provision applies.
- Optional Section 15 Declaration
Need to declare incontestability? We'll handle the optional Section 15 Declaration so you can strengthen your trademark rights.
- Flat Fee Services
We charge a flat fee for trademark renewal services, so that you will know precisely how much the process will cost.
- Unlimited Advice and Consultation
Finally, our flat fee trademark renewal services include unlimited advice and consultation with you during the process, so that the flat fee is all you will need to pay, and you do not need to stress out over the unknown or have reason to avoid asking any questions that you may have. We want our clients to have a full understanding of the process and peace of mind.
Renew Your Trademark with Confidence Today
Don't allow missed deadlines or filing errors to put your trademark at risk of cancellation. Partner with our experienced team, who will ensure your trademark remains protected for years to come. We are dedicated to making the process understandable and manageable, so that you can continue running your business and leave the USPTO trademark renewal process in our capable hands to handle.
Contact us Today to schedule a free initial consultation via Telephone or Zoom to discuss our Trademark Renewal Services.
