Renewal of Trademark Registration Application
Understanding this form
The Renewal of Trademark Registration Application allows owners of registered trademarks to officially renew their trademark status. This form is crucial for maintaining the legal protections and rights associated with your trademark, distinguishing it from the initial application process. It is important to complete this form on time to avoid lapsing on your trademark rights.
What’s included in this form
- Applicant's name and contact information
- Trademark registration number
- Description of the trademark
- Renewal fee payment details
- Signature of the applicant or authorized representative
Common use cases
This form should be used when you are approaching the expiration date of your trademark registration. It is essential for businesses or individuals who wish to keep their trademarks protected and enforceable. You should also use this form if you have made changes to your trademark or if there has been a change in ownership.
Who this form is for
- Businesses that own registered trademarks
- Individuals who want to maintain trademark protection
- Legal representatives of trademark owners
Instructions for completing this form
- Identify the parties involved and their contact information.
- Provide the trademark registration number and describe your trademark.
- Include the appropriate renewal fee payment information.
- Sign the form, ensuring it is done by the applicant or an authorized representative.
- Submit the completed form by the filing deadline to maintain your trademark registration.
Does this form need to be notarized?
Notarization is not commonly needed for this form. However, certain documents or local rules may make it necessary. Our notarization service, powered by Notarize, allows you to finalize it securely online anytime, day or night.
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Common mistakes
- Missing the submission deadline for renewal.
- Incorrectly completing the trademark description.
- Failing to include payment details or submitting insufficient fees.
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Legal use & context
- Renewal of trademark registration is crucial for maintaining exclusive rights and brand identity.
- Failure to renew can lead to the cancellation of trademark protection.
Quick recap
- Submit the Renewal of Trademark Registration Application on time to maintain your trademark rights.
- Include evidence of the trademark's continued use to ensure your application is processed.
- Understand that rules may vary, so consult with a legal professional for specific guidance.
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FAQ
If you let your trademark expire, you leave it open for another company or user to register and use it. If the products or services are different than yours, the other company may have an easier time acquiring your trademark.
In other words, you can keep your trademark registered for as long as it is kept in use, but you must renew it every 10 years.10 Year Renewal Grace Period: If you fail to renew your trademark between the 9th and 10th anniversary of its registration or any subsequent like period again don't panic.
A trademark is abandoned when the owner stops using it for three years in a row without intending to use it again, according to 15 USC 1127. After three years of non-use, the owner must show tangible, solid evidence to counter a registration attempt by someone else.
Registering your trademark ensures you maintain exclusive rights to the mark. If you don't renew on time, you lose your rights. Your competitor would be within their full legal right to come in and claim ownership. Not to mention there are many costs associated with re-registering.
In order to restore your full trademark protections, you will need to begin the process to register your trademark again. This includes conducting a comprehensive trademark search and filing an application with the USPTO.
A registrant may file a request to reinstate a cancelled or expired registration if the registrant has proof that a USPTO error caused the registration to be cancelled or expired. 37 C.F.R §2.64(b). There is no fee for a request for reinstatement.
Trademarks are generally valid for 10 years with a possibility to renew every 10 years. Once a trademark is renewed, a certificate of renewal is issued to the trademark owner. Renewal periods can differ depending on the country or territories in which the trademark is held.
3. Filing Declaration of Use and Application for Renewal every 10 years (Combined §8 declaration and A§9 renewal): $525 per class (if filed before the grace period). 4. Filing Declaration of Incontestability (A§15 declaration): $200 per class.
