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Section 8 + 9 + 15 · maintenance

Keep your trademark registration alive. Section 8, 9, and 15 filings.

USPTO registrations are not permanent. To keep them alive, you must file: Section 8 declaration of use between years 5-6 and 9-10, Section 9 renewal every 10 years, and (optionally) Section 15 incontestability after 5 years of continuous use. Miss a deadline and the registration is canceled. We track all maintenance deadlines and file on time.

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How it works

How we handle Trademark Renewal, end-to-end.

USPTO registrations are not permanent.

1

Deadline tracking

We track every maintenance deadline for your USPTO registrations. Filings due 6, 10, 20, 30+ years from registration. We notify 90 days before.

2

Specimen + declaration

Each filing requires a current specimen showing the mark in commerce and a declaration of continued use. We collect the specimen and prepare the declaration.

3

Section 15 incontestability

Optional Section 15 declaration after 5 years of continuous use. Provides protection against many defenses in infringement cases. Most clients file with their first Section 8.

4

USPTO submission

Filed through USPTO TEAS. USPTO fees pass through. Confirmation forwarded same day.

What we'll set up for you

A clean handoff, in four steps.

You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.

01 · Name + Brand

A name that's actually available.

Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.

02 · State filing

Filed with the Secretary of State.

We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.

03 · Federal IDs

EIN + the right tax setup.

Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.

04 · Stay compliant

Registered Agent + deadline tracking.

Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.

Pricing

Transparent trademark renewal pricing.

Government fees pass through at cost. No upsells.

Multi-mark bundle

$999
Up to 5 marks, one cycle.

Multiple marks filed in the same cycle. Common for businesses with mark + logo + tagline + product names registered separately. Saves $496 vs. per-mark pricing.

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Lifetime tracking

$1999
Per mark, all future filings.

One-time fee for lifetime tracking of all future Section 8, 9, and 15 filings for one mark. USPTO fees pass through at each filing. Best for owners holding marks long-term.

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FAQ

About the Trademark Renewal Service.

When are trademark maintenance deadlines?
First Section 8: between 5th and 6th anniversary of registration. First Section 8/9 combined: between 9th and 10th anniversary. Then every 10 years (Section 8/9 combined). Section 15: any time after 5 years of continuous use.
What happens if I miss a deadline?
6-month grace period after the deadline (with additional USPTO fee). Beyond grace, the registration is canceled. To get the trademark back, you must file a new application (and start over with priority date).
What is Section 15 incontestability?
Declaration filed after 5 years of continuous use. Provides limited protection against defenses in infringement cases: descriptiveness, prior common-law use, etc. Optional but recommended for important marks.
Do I need a specimen for each renewal?
Yes. Each Section 8 filing requires a current specimen showing the mark in actual use in commerce. Old specimens from the original application do not count.
What is the USPTO fee?
Section 8: $225 per class. Section 9: $300 per class. Combined Section 8/9: $525 per class. Section 15: $200 per class. Higher with grace period.
Can I file myself?
Yes through USPTO TEAS. The forms are relatively simple. The trap is specimen quality (USPTO rejects specimens that do not clearly show the mark in commerce) and deadline tracking. We do both for routine maintenance.
Why File.Business

Premium compliance, no service-fee markup.

Trust you can verify

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A compliance partner, not a transaction

Most providers go quiet after checkout. We auto-track every annual report, registered agent renewal, and license deadline across your entities. The Business OS dashboard keeps your compliance score visible year-round.

Premium experience competitors cannot match

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