How long does a registered trademark last?
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A U.S. trademark can last indefinitely if you keep using it in commerce and file the required renewals with the USPTO, which we can assist you with.
A registered U.S. trademark doesn’t have an automatic expiration date—instead, its lifespan depends on ongoing use and maintenance. As long as you continue using your trademark in commerce and meet the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) filing requirements, your registration can remain active indefinitely. This makes trademarks different from other forms of intellectual property, like patents or copyrights, which expire after a fixed number of years.
However, keeping a trademark alive requires staying on top of periodic filings. Trademark owners must submit maintenance documents at regular intervals to show the mark is still in use. Missing these deadlines can result in losing your registration and the legal protections that come with it. We help clients manage these deadlines, prepare the required filings, and make sure their trademarks stay protected for as long as their brands are in business.