T.M.E.P. § 1604.02
Notice of When Affidavit Is Due

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1604.02 Notice of When Affidavit Is Due

A statement noting the requirement for filing the affidavits or declarations of use or excusable nonuse under §8 of the Act is included on each certificate of registration as originally issued. 15 U.S.C. 1058(d). This is the only notice that the USPTO provides regarding this requirement. However, the owner must file the affidavit or declaration within the time periods required by §8 of the Act regardless of whether the owner receives the notice. 37 C.F.R. 2.162. The USPTO does not provide any reminder of the due date(s) of the affidavits.