A §8 Declaration must include:
The registration number;
The name and address of the current owner;
The Government fee for filing the Declaration;
If the mark is in use: a statement that the registered mark is in use in commerce; a list of the goods/services recited in the registration on or in connection with which the mark is in use; and one specimen per class of goods/services. Examples of acceptable specimens are tags/labels for goods, and advertisements for services; and
A signed and dated affidavit or declaration under 37 C.F.R. §2.20.
Trademark FAQ
- Why do I have to Renew the Trademark?
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- Will my registration be cancelled if I do not file a Renewal Declaration?