Duration and Renewal of Trademark in the US
A trademark lasts for 10 years from the registration date. You’ll have the option to renew the trademark registration for additional 10-year periods. You must file an affidavit stating that the mark is still in use between the fifth and sixth year of registering your trademark. Without this affidavit, your registration will be canceled.
Trademark Renewal Process
How often do you renew trademark?
You must file a renewal application within one year before registration expires to maintain and renew it. The USPTO will revoke trademarks if documents are not filed by the deadline every ten years.
Life Span of a Trademark
How long is the life of a trademark?
A trademark can last indefinitely if properly maintained. To keep a trademark alive, continue using it in commerce and renew it every 10 years with the USPTO. If use is stopped or it is not renewed, the registration can be canceled.
Federal trademark registration can remain valid for 10 years but can last indefinitely if properly maintained. To register a federal trademark, an application is filed with the USPTO. The process can be completed in a few days, however, approval can take 12-18 months.