Trademark Renewal Process (Part B)

Information to Include on Your Renewal Application

When you renew a trademark, your Application for Renewal must include the following:

• a request to renew the registration signed by you or your representative (such as your New York trademark lawyer if he or she has been given such a power of attorney);
• the trademark registration number, mark and date of registration;
• the current name and address for correspondence; and
• the filing fee.

When you renew a trademark, your Declaration of Continued Use must also include detailed information.

You'll need to include the following on your Declaration of Continued Use:

• your trademark registration number;
• the current name and address of the trademark owner;
• the filing fee;
• if the mark is currently in use, a statement that the registered mark is currently in use in commerce;
• a list of the goods and/or services that are connected with the mark;
• one specimen for each class of goods and/or services (product labels, advertisements, etc.); and
• an affidavit or declaration that is signed and dated.

Once you have filed your Declaration of Continued Use and application to renew a trademark, your application will be reviewed by a specialist in the Post-Registration Division. If your renewal is accepted, you will receive a Notice of Acceptance from the USPTO. If your renewal is refused, you will receive an Office Action stating the reasons for refusal and a list of steps for remedies.

To prevent refusal by the USPTO, it helps to partner with a New York trademark lawyer. One advantage of having a New York trademark lawyer is the knowledge and experience they can bring to each step of the renewal process.

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