Winning your federal registration is a milestone, not a finish line. The USPTO requires ongoing paperwork to keep a mark alive, and missing a single deadline can cause your registration to be cancelled entirely, erasing years of brand equity in the process. Our renewal service tracks every deadline for you and handles the filings before they're due.
A registered trademark is a business asset. Letting it lapse can instantly erase the value it has built.
Keep the legal backing behind the name and logo your customers already recognize and trust.
A lapsed registration opens the door for competitors to file for a similar mark in your place.
Missed Section 8 or Section 9 deadlines can result in the USPTO cancelling your registration outright.
Renewing an active mark is far simpler and cheaper than starting a brand-new application from scratch.
Uninterrupted registration means your legal protection never has a gap an infringer can exploit.
Federal trademark registrations come with a strict maintenance schedule: a Declaration of Use under Section 8 between the fifth and sixth year, a combined Section 8 and Section 9 renewal between the ninth and tenth year, and then every ten years after that for as long as the mark remains in use. Miss any one of these windows, even by a day past the six-month grace period, and the USPTO will cancel the registration.
We log every registration date the moment you sign up and reach out well ahead of each filing window, not after it's already closed. Our team prepares the declaration, gathers the specimen of use, and files directly with the USPTO on your behalf, so renewal becomes a formality instead of a fire drill.
Whichever filing window your trademark has reached, we have a package that covers exactly what the USPTO requires, without upselling you on paperwork you don't need yet.
Declaration of Continued UseSpecimen of Use ReviewUSPTO E-FilingDeadline Confirmation*(Govt. filing fee not included)
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Combined 10-Year Renewal FilingDeclaration of Continued UseSpecimen of Use ReviewUSPTO E-FilingDeadline Confirmation*(Govt. filing fee not included)
Signature Service
Combined 10-Year Renewal FilingFull Trademark Portfolio AuditAttorney Review of Current UseSpecimen of Use ReviewUSPTO E-FilingDedicated Case Manager*(Govt. filing fee not included)
A missed renewal deadline is one of the most preventable ways a business can lose its trademark.
See how working with us compares to tracking it on your own.
| What Sets Us Apart | Vanguard Trademark | Handling It Yourself |
|---|---|---|
| Proactive Deadline Tracking | ||
| Section 8, 9 & 15 Filing Support | ||
| Specimen of Use Preparation | ||
| Grace Period Safety Net | ||
| Direct USPTO E-Filing | ||
| Dedicated Case Manager | ||
| Affordable, Transparent Fees |
Keep the registration you worked hard to secure. Let us handle the filing while you focus on running your business.
Our renewal team exists to make sure a single missed date never costs you the rights you've already earned. From reminder outreach to final USPTO confirmation, we manage the entire filing so your registration stays exactly where it belongs, active and enforceable.
Protect My Brand
Between the fifth and sixth year after registration, you must file a Section 8 Declaration of Continued Use, proving the mark is still actively used in commerce. Between the ninth and tenth year, a combined Section 8 and Section 9 filing both confirms continued use and formally renews the registration for another decade.
After that, the same combined renewal repeats every ten years for as long as the business keeps using the mark. Many owners also choose to file a Section 15 Declaration of Incontestability once eligible, which makes the registration significantly harder to challenge. We help you decide which filings apply to your situation and handle the paperwork from start to finish.
Tell us where your trademark stands in its renewal cycle and we'll handle the rest, on time, every time.
We help businesses protect their brand with reliable, efficient trademark solutions. Our expert team ensures smooth, hassle-free registration and nationwide services tailored to your needs.
Disclaimer: Vanguard Trademark is an independent, private service provider and is not affiliated with the USPTO or any government agency.