T.M.E.P. § 1606.07
Execution of ¤9 Renewal Application

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1606.07 Execution of §9 Renewal Application

Under 37 C.F.R. 2.183(a), a renewal application must be signed by "the registrant or the registrant's representative." Verification is not required.

Generally, the USPTO does not question the authority of the person who signs a renewal application unless there is an inconsistency in the record as to the signatory's authority to sign.

The Trademark Act and the Trademark Rules of Practice do not require that a renewal application be executed within any particular time period. Therefore, the USPTO will accept undated renewal applications, and will not issue any inquiry or requirement regarding the date of execution of a renewal application.