US trademark 6-year declaration of use, Section 8 (USPTO)
United States · Declaration of Use under Section 8 (with optional Section 15 Declaration of Incontestability)
Electronic filing receipt immediately; acceptance notice after USPTO review
What the report shows
Between the 5th and 6th anniversary of a US registration the owner must file a Section 8 declaration that the mark is still in use, with one specimen and a fee per class; it is often combined with a Section 15 declaration making the mark incontestable. If not filed by the end of the 6-month grace period the registration is cancelled.
Who needs it
Brand owners 5-6 years after registration, foreign (including Israeli) trademark owners, trademark attorneys
Why people order it
Keeping a registration alive after year 5, making the mark incontestable, cleaning the goods/services list
Legal limits
Only the owner or a US-licensed attorney may sign; foreign-domiciled owners need a US-licensed attorney (37 CFR 2.11). Declarations are made under penalty of perjury.
Issued by
United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) · Official source
Questions and answers
How do I get US trademark 6-year declaration of use, Section 8 (USPTO)?
Only the person concerned can obtain it, directly from United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). uspto.gov > Trademarks > Maintain a registration > Keeping your registration alive > Trademark Center post-registration form (Section 8, or combined Sections 8 and 15) > sign in with verified USPTO.gov account > enter registration number > declare use per class and upload specimens > pay > submit
Joy Work OS is a private service and not the issuing authority. You can also order this document directly from the authority at the official fee.