maintenance

What happens if I miss the deadline to renew a trademark registration?

There is a 6-month grace period after a trademark renewal deadline is missed, but extra fees must be paid. If a trademark registration is not renewed during the required period or within the 6-month grace period, then the registration is deemed abandoned.

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What must be done to maintain a trademark registration?

To maintain a trademark registration and avoid a finding of abandonment, the trademark owner must file the necessary renewal documents at specified intervals. Renewal documents must be filed between the 5th and 6th year after registration, between the 9th and 10th year, and every 10 years thereafter. Renewal requires the payment of filing fees.

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