Combined Affidavit & Renewal

Section 8 Only

Years 5–6 after registration

Declaration of continued use. Required to keep registration active.

Section 8 + 9

Years 9–10 and every 10 years after

Combined renewal. Renews registration for another 10 years.

Section 15 Incontestability

After 5 years of continuous post-registration use

Makes your mark conclusive evidence of ownership. Blocks descriptiveness challenges.