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USPTO RENEWAL FILINGS
USPTO Trademark Renewal Filings
Keep Your Registration Active
Federal trademark registrations require periodic maintenance filings to remain in force. Missing USPTO renewal deadlines means losing your trademark registration—and potentially your exclusive rights to the mark. Yomtobian Law P.C. handles all USPTO trademark renewal filings, ensuring your valuable trademark registrations stay active and enforceable.
Understanding USPTO Trademark Renewal Requirements
The USPTO requires trademark owners to file specific maintenance documents at designated intervals:
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Section 8 Declaration of Use - Filed between the 5th and 6th year after registration
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Section 9 Renewal Application - Filed between the 9th and 10th year, then every 10 years
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Combined Section 8 & 9 Filing - Filed together starting at the 9th-10th year deadline
Failure to timely file these documents results in cancellation of your trademark registration. The USPTO offers a six-month grace period with additional fees, but after that, your registration is permanently lost.
Our USPTO Renewal Filing Services
Attorney Alan Yomtobian manages the entire trademark renewal process, from deadline tracking to document preparation and filing. We ensure your renewals are filed correctly and on time, with proper specimens showing current use of the trademark in commerce.
Our renewal services include:
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Deadline Monitoring - We track all renewal deadlines for your portfolio
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Specimen Collection - Guidance on acceptable specimens of use
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Document Preparation - Accurate completion of USPTO renewal forms
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Electronic Filing - Timely submission through the USPTO system
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Goods/Services Review - Analysis of which goods/services remain in use
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Office Action Responses - Handle any USPTO objections to renewal filings
Section 8 Declaration of Use
Between years 5 and 6 after registration, trademark owners must file a Section 8 Declaration confirming the mark remains in use in commerce. This filing requires specimens demonstrating current use for the goods or services claimed. Yomtobian Law prepares complete Section 8 filings with appropriate specimens and supporting documentation.
Section 9 Renewal Application
Section 9 renewals are required between years 9 and 10, then every 10 years thereafter. These filings renew the registration for another term and also require proof of continued use. We handle all Section 9 renewal applications, typically filing combined Section 8 and 9 documents to satisfy both requirements efficiently.
Portfolio Management for Multiple Trademarks
For businesses with multiple trademark registrations, tracking renewal deadlines becomes complex. Yomtobian Law offers trademark portfolio management services, maintaining a comprehensive calendar of all filing deadlines and proactively preparing renewals before deadlines approach.
Don't Lose Your Trademark Registration
Trademark renewal deadlines are absolute. Once your registration is cancelled for non-renewal, you lose priority and must re-apply as a new applicant, competing with any intervening applications. Protect your investment in your brand by ensuring timely USPTO renewal filings.
Schedule Your Renewal Filing Consultation
Contact Yomtobian Law P.C. today to discuss your trademark renewal needs. Attorney Alan Yomtobian will review your trademark portfolio and ensure all renewal deadlines are met.
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