How will I know if Continuation Of Use Declaration has been accepted?

Section 8 Declarations are reviewed by trademark specialists in the Post-Registration Division. If the Section 8 Declaration is accepted, Patent & Trademark Resource Center will send a Notice of Acceptance from United States Patent and Trademark Office. If the Section 8 Declaration is refused, PTRC will send from the USPTO…

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Once my application is processed for a renewal, what will I receive?

After processing a renewal application, the United States Patent and Trademark Office does not issue a new certificate. Renewals are noted in Office records and appear on the Insignia Registry when it is updated. The Registry is updated quarterly, typically in January, April, July, and October.After an alpha-numeric designation is…

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Do I need to send proof that the mark is being used?

Yes. You will need to send proof that the mark is being used in this country. Acceptable proofs of use could include: a page from a web site, an advertisement, a brochure or a pamphlet which describes the product/service and shows the trademark. Labels, tags, or packaging are also considered…

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How can I see my trademark records?

The United States Patent and Trademark Office is required by law to maintain records of trademark applications and registrations and to make them available for public inspection. Once submitted, an application becomes part of the public record and continues to be part of the public record whether the application is…

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