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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.
To maintain protection for a U.S. federal trademark, the following filings are required:
• Between years 5–6: Section 8 Declaration of Use
• Between years 9–10: Section 8 Declaration of Use and 9 renewal filing
• Between years 19-20, 29-30 and etc.: Section 8 & 9 renewal filing
There is also a 6-month grace period after each deadline. You can file during the grace period, but you'll need to pay an additional fee. If you don't file before the end of the grace period, your registration will be canceled or deemed expired.
For example if your trademark was registered on 2015-04-10:
• Section 8 is due between 2020-04-10 and 2021-04-10
• Section 8 & 9 renewal is due between 2024-04-10 and 2025-04-10
• Next renewal is due every 10 years thereafter (between the 19th and 20th years, 29th and 30th years, etc.)
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In the United States, trademarks are just one form of intellectual property. Other important IP rights include patents, utility models, and designs. Explore our patent renewal pages for country specific guidance and official fee information.
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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.
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.
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.
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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