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Trademark Renewal

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Syed Law offers trademark renewal services for businesses to maintain and renew your registration. Don’t let your brand’s protection lapse. A trademark, once registered, must be maintained. To maintain its legal protection and prevent others from using your brand, you must renew it periodically. Failing to do so could lead to significant legal issues and loss of brand identity.

Why Choose Syed Law for Trademark Renewal?

At Syed Law, we understand the importance of safeguarding your brand’s value. Our experienced team of trademark attorneys is dedicated to providing comprehensive and efficient trademark renewal services. We offer a range of benefits, including:

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  • Expertise: Our attorneys have a deep understanding of complex trademark laws and regulations.
  • Efficiency: We streamline the renewal process, saving you time and effort.
  • Risk Mitigation: We identify potential issues and take steps to address them, reducing the risk of rejection or loss of trademark rights.
  • Peace of Mind: By entrusting your trademark renewal service to us, you can have peace of mind knowing that your brand is protected.

Our 5-Step Trademark Renewal Service Process

Our trademark renewal service is straightforward and hassle-free:

  1. Initial Consultation: We’ll discuss your specific needs and provide a comprehensive assessment of your trademark portfolio.
  2. Review and Analysis: Our attorneys will review your trademark registrations and identify upcoming renewal deadlines.
  3. Preparation of Renewal Documents: We’ll prepare all necessary documents, including the renewal application and any required fees.
  4. Filing and Monitoring: We’ll file your renewal application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and monitor the progress of your application.
  5. Notification and Follow-up: We’ll keep you informed throughout the renewal process and provide updates on any important developments.

Don’t Risk Losing Your Brand’s Protection

Protect your brand’s future by entrusting your trademark renewal services to Syed Law. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn more about our services.

Trademark Renewal Service FAQs

Trademark Renewal for your 5th to 6th Anniversary (Section 8)

For trademarks, there are two declaration filing dates and one renewal date.

  1. The 1st declaration date is between the 5th and 6th anniversary from your original registration date (a Section 8 or optional Sections 8 & 15 filing); and
  2. A 2nd declaration is needed between the 9th and 10th anniversary, along with a renewal (i.e., Section 8 & 9).
  3. From there, the renewal process repeats every decade (i.e., the 19th and 20th anniversary, 29th and 30th anniversary).

For example, if your trademark is registered on June 15, 2022, then the trademark renewal date is between June 15, 2027 and June 15, 2028. You can find that date by searching for your word mark or logo here–just type in the name of your brand. For trademark renewal, you must file with the USPTO a document known as a “Declaration of Use or Excusable Nonuse” (often called a “DOU”) under Section 8 of The Lanham Act. 

Trademark renewal requires the owner to: 

  1. declare that they are currently using their registered trademark to sell goods or services “in commerce”; 
  2. provide proof of that use in commerce by attaching appropriate specimens of use; and,
  3. pay a filing fee of $225 per International Class.

Finally, you have a limited grace period of 6 months after the 6th anniversary if you need additional time. The grace period comes with an additional $100 fee. If you fail to renew your trademark by the end of the grace period, by not timely filing a Section 8 renewal, the USPTO will cancel your trademark.

Optional Incontestability under Section 15

To renew your trademark, you also have the coveted option of filing for something known as “incontestability.” Incontestability under Section 15 of The Lanham Act means a presumption that you own a valid trademark exclusively. Additionally, incontestability is used to either stop a trademark infringement suit or to gain the upper hand against infringers in court. Some clients elect to do their trademark renewal with a Section 15 Incontestability filing which streamlines the process. In order to obtain Incontestable status, you must do the following:

  1. state that you have been using the mark continuously in commerce for the past five years;
  2. declare that there is no adverse legal decision on the merits with respect to your ability to use the mark;
  3. swear that there is no ongoing court proceeding with respect to your registration; and
  4. pay a filing fee of $200 per International Class.

Trademark Renewal Service for Your 9th to 10th Year Anniversary

Trademarks officially renew between the 9th and 10th anniversary. However, unlike a 5th to 6th year renewal, you must file a declaration (Section 8), and a renewal (Section 9).

You will need to provide the following:

  1. a statement under oath that the goods and/or services are used in commerce (Section 8)
  2. Section 9 renewal form;
  3. at least one specimen per International Class of goods and/or services; and
  4. fees in the amount of $525.00 per International Class of goods and/or services (under the grace period up to $725.00 for both Sections 8 and 9 per International Class).

    Don’t Allow Your Trademark to Lapse.

    Syed Law – Your Trusted Partner for Trademark Protection.

    We Can Renew Your Trademark

    Failure to renew your timely mark may lead to penalties or cancellation. Thankfully, Syed provides professional U.S. trademark renewal services. Please contact us at 312-618-0713 or set up a consultation to discuss your renewal.