Trademark renewal fees in the United States: costs, due dates and grace period
A US registration is maintained, not simply renewed. File a Section 8 declaration of use between years 5 and 6, then Sections 8 and 9 together between years 9 and 10, and every 10 years after that. Each filing costs USD 325 per class, and the USPTO requires a specimen showing real use in commerce.
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What are the trademark renewal due dates in the United States?
United States counts the 10-year term from the registration date. The renewal window opens one year before the expiry date and closes on it.
The first renewal falls due 10 years from the registration date, payable to the USPTO. Renewal can be requested from one year before the expiry date, and not earlier.
For example, if the registration date is 2016-01-20, the renewal window opens on 2025-01-20 and the deadline is 2026-01-20.
Each renewal extends protection for a further 10 years, on the same window. Protection is renewable indefinitely, with no limit on the number of renewals.
For example, once renewed in 2026, the next renewal will be due by 2036-01-20.
In the United States, trademarks are renewed through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Renewal is mandatory to keep a federal trademark registration active. The U.S. system does not use a fixed 10-year renewal period alone, instead, trademark owners must file specific maintenance documents at defined intervals in accordance with the Trademark Act.
The U.S. is also a member of the Madrid Protocol. If your trademark is an International Registration designating the United States, renewal is carried out through WIPO, not the USPTO. However, even for Madrid designations, you must still comply with U.S. domestic use requirements.
A six-month grace period follows each of these deadlines, adding USD 100 per class for each declaration filed inside it. File nothing by the end of it and the registration is cancelled, and a cancelled registration cannot be revived.
Official trademark renewal fees by year in the United States
Official fees payable to the the USPTO, per class, in USD. One renewal covers one class; every further class is charged on top.
| Fee type | Official fee (USD) |
|---|---|
| Years 5 to 6, Section 8 declaration, per class | 325 |
| Years 9 to 10 and every 10 years, Sections 8 and 9, per class | 650 |
| Grace-period surcharge, per class, per declaration | +100 |
| Typical 3-class ten-year filing | 1,950 |
The United States charges per class, per filing, and there are two different filings. The Section 8 declaration of use falls between years 5 and 6. Sections 8 and 9 are filed together between years 9 and 10 and every ten years after, which is why that filing costs twice as much. Filing inside a grace period adds a surcharge per class for each declaration.
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Missed a trademark renewal deadline in the United States?
A six-month grace period follows each of these deadlines, not just the ten-year one, and filing inside it adds USD 100 per class for each declaration. The USPTO has no authority to waive or extend the deadline, and a registration cancelled for a missed Section 8 cannot be reinstated or revived. The only route back is a new application.
If the renewal deadline of 20 Jan 2026 is missed, the mark stays renewable until 20 Jul 2026. Settle the renewal fee and the late fee inside that window to keep it in force.
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1. When is the first trademark renewal filing due in the U.S.?
The first required filing is due between the 5th and 6th year after the registration date. This is a Declaration of Use under Section 8. The first actual renewal filing is due at the end of the initial registration term, which is 10 years from the registration date. You can file the renewal starting 1 year before the expiry date and up to 6 months after expiry. If you miss this window, the registration will be cancelled.
2. Can I renew my trademark after missing the deadline?
Yes. If you miss the on-time filing window, the United States offers a 6-month grace period after the deadline, during which you can still renew by paying the standard renewal fee plus a late surcharge.
3. How long does a U.S. trademark last?
A U.S. trademark registration can last indefinitely, as long as the mark remains in use and the required maintenance and renewal filings are submitted on time.
4. Does the USPTO require proof of use?
Yes. The USPTO requires proof of use when you file your mandatory maintenance documents. This includes submitting a signed declaration and a real example (specimen) showing how the trademark is used in U.S. commerce. Proof of use is required for filings between years 5–6 after registration, at years 9–10, and every 10 years after that.
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