The short answer to this question should be, forever. However,
there are various steps one must take (such as meeting renewal
deadlines and using the subject mark in commerce) to maintain trademark
registration. This blog will look to educate our readers on
post-registration obligations and the ongoing filing requirements
that are necessary to maintain a mark in good standing.
What are the key factors involved in keeping a trademark
registration alive?
Trademark Registration Renewals
Great news, your mark has been registered with the United States Patent and
Trademark Office ("USPTO"). Now what must be done? To
maintain trademark registration, trademark owners must file Section
8 Declaration of Use and/or Excusable Nonuse paperwork between the
fifth and sixth years after the date of registration. Another
Section 8 Declaration of Use and/or Excusable Nonuse must be filed
between the ninth and tenth years after registration, along with a
Section 9 Application for
