When are trademark maintenance deadlines?

First Section 8: between 5th and 6th anniversary of registration. First Section 8/9 combined: between 9th and 10th anniversary. Then every 10 years (Section 8/9 combined). Section 15: any time after 5 years of continuous use.

What happens if I miss a deadline?

6-month grace period after the deadline (with additional USPTO fee). Beyond grace, the registration is canceled. To get the trademark back, you must file a new application (and start over with priority date).

What is Section 15 incontestability?

Declaration filed after 5 years of continuous use. Provides limited protection against defenses in infringement cases: descriptiveness, prior common-law use, etc. Optional but recommended for important marks.

Do I need a specimen for each renewal?

Yes. Each Section 8 filing requires a current specimen showing the mark in actual use in commerce. Old specimens from the original application do not count.

What is the USPTO fee?

Section 8: $225 per class. Section 9: $300 per class. Combined Section 8/9: $525 per class. Section 15: $200 per class. Higher with grace period.

Yes through USPTO TEAS. The forms are relatively simple. The trap is specimen quality (USPTO rejects specimens that do not clearly show the mark in commerce) and deadline tracking. We do both for routine maintenance.

What does Trademark renewal involve?

This page covers Trademark renewal — including what it is, who needs it, how to file or apply, typical costs, deadlines, and how File.Business handles it for you end-to-end.

How much does Trademark renewal cost with File.Business?

Pricing is shown on this page. We always disclose state filing fees separately from our service fee, with no surprise add-ons at checkout.

How long does Trademark renewal take?

Turnaround depends on the state agency. Standard processing typically takes a few business days; rush options are available where the agency offers expedited service.

Is this service available in all 50 states?

File.Business handles filings across all 50 US states and DC. State-specific rules, fees, and forms are built into the workflow so you don't have to research them yourself.

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Trademark Services

Section 8 + 9 + 15 · maintenance

Keep your trademark registration alive. Section 8, 9, and 15 filings.

USPTO registrations are not permanent. To keep them alive, you must file: Section 8 declaration of use between years 5-6 and 9-10, Section 9 renewal every 10 years, and (optionally) Section 15 incontestability after 5 years of continuous use. Miss a deadline and the registration is canceled. We track all maintenance deadlines and file on time.

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All 50 states + DC 60-day money-back SOC 2 Type II

How it works

How we handle Trademark Renewal, end-to-end.

USPTO registrations are not permanent.

Deadline tracking

We track every maintenance deadline for your USPTO registrations. Filings due 6, 10, 20, 30+ years from registration. We notify 90 days before.

Specimen + declaration

Each filing requires a current specimen showing the mark in commerce and a declaration of continued use. We collect the specimen and prepare the declaration.

Section 15 incontestability

Optional Section 15 declaration after 5 years of continuous use. Provides protection against many defenses in infringement cases. Most clients file with their first Section 8.

USPTO submission

Filed through USPTO TEAS. USPTO fees pass through. Confirmation forwarded same day.

What we'll set up for you

A clean handoff, in four steps.

You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.

01 · Name + Brand

A name that's actually available.

Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.

02 · State filing

Filed with the Secretary of State.

We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.

03 · Federal IDs

EIN + the right tax setup.

Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.

04 · Stay compliant

Registered Agent + deadline tracking.

Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.

Pricing

Transparent trademark renewal pricing.

Government fees pass through at cost. No upsells.

Single filing

$299

One Section 8 or Section 8/9 combined.

One maintenance filing. Section 8, Section 8/9 combined, or Section 15. USPTO fee passes through.

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Multi-mark bundle

$999

Up to 5 marks, one cycle.

Multiple marks filed in the same cycle. Common for businesses with mark + logo + tagline + product names registered separately. Saves $496 vs. per-mark pricing.

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Lifetime tracking

$1999

Per mark, all future filings.

One-time fee for lifetime tracking of all future Section 8, 9, and 15 filings for one mark. USPTO fees pass through at each filing. Best for owners holding marks long-term.

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FAQ

About the Trademark Renewal Service.

Does a trademark need to be renewed?

Yes: a federal trademark must be maintained with periodic filings showing continued use and paying fees, and missing them can cancel the registration, so a trademark is not permanent by default. We track your trademark maintenance deadlines so your registration does not lapse.

When are trademark renewals due?

Federal trademarks have maintenance filings due at set intervals after registration, including use declarations and renewals, so there are specific deadlines to meet over the life of the mark. We track your specific renewal dates so the filings land on time rather than being missed and risking cancellation.

What happens if I miss a renewal?

Missing a required maintenance filing can lead to cancellation of your trademark registration, meaning you lose the federal protection you built, so the deadlines matter. We track them so a missed renewal does not cost you the registration and the rights that come with it.

What do renewal filings require?

Maintenance filings generally require declaring continued use of the mark in commerce, sometimes with specimens, and paying fees, since the trademark system rewards marks actually in use. We flag what each filing requires so your renewal demonstrates use and keeps the registration alive.

Does my trademark have to still be in use?

Yes: federal trademark protection depends on continued use in commerce, so maintenance filings require showing the mark is still used, and abandoning use can cost you the registration. We flag the use requirement so your renewals reflect genuine ongoing use of the mark.

How long does a trademark last with renewals?

A properly maintained federal trademark can last indefinitely, since it renews in periodic terms as long as you keep using it and file the maintenance, unlike patents that expire. We flag the maintenance so your mark can be protected for as long as you keep it in use.

Can I renew a trademark I stopped using?

Generally not honestly: because maintenance requires continued use, renewing a mark you have abandoned is problematic, and the registration may be vulnerable. We flag the use requirement so your renewals are based on actual use rather than filings that could be challenged.

How does renewal fit with protecting my brand?

Renewal keeps your registered rights alive so you can continue to enforce your trademark against copycats, so maintenance is part of ongoing brand protection, not an afterthought. We track renewals so your brand protection does not lapse over a missed filing.

Can File.Business handle my trademark renewals?

Yes: we track your trademark maintenance and renewal deadlines, prepare the filings showing continued use, and keep your registration current, so your mark stays protected for as long as you use it. See trademark services.

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Keep your trademark registration alive. Section 8, 9, and 15 filings.

How we handle Trademark Renewal, end-to-end.

Deadline tracking

Specimen + declaration

Section 15 incontestability

USPTO submission

A clean handoff, in four steps.

A name that's actually available.

Filed with the Secretary of State.

EIN + the right tax setup.

Registered Agent + deadline tracking.

Transparent trademark renewal pricing.

Single filing

Multi-mark bundle

Lifetime tracking

About the Trademark Renewal Service.

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I'm starting something

I have a deadline

Something is changing

I need to prove / protect

I serve clients

I run a [industry]

I manage multiple entities

I'm integrating or referring

I want intelligence

I need communications

I run money & people

I operate at scale

I want to learn

I want to compare / calculate

I want to research deeper

I need help

Keep your trademark registration alive. Section 8, 9, and 15 filings.

How we handle Trademark Renewal, end-to-end.

Deadline tracking

Specimen + declaration

Section 15 incontestability

USPTO submission

A clean handoff, in four steps.

A name that's actually available.

Filed with the Secretary of State.

EIN + the right tax setup.

Registered Agent + deadline tracking.

Transparent trademark renewal pricing.

Single filing

Multi-mark bundle

Lifetime tracking

About the Trademark Renewal Service.

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