Keep Your U.S. Trademark Alive: Trademark Section 8 Declaration

To maintain your U.S. trademark rights, filing a Trademark Section 8 Declaration is mandatory. At iGERENT, we help trademark owners around the world comply with USPTO Section 8 requirements on time, so your mark stays active, enforceable, and fully protected.

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US Trademark Declaration of Use

How the Trademark Section 8 Declaration Process Works

Filing a Section 8 Declaration of Use may sound complex, but we make it simple. Whether it’s your first filing between years 5 and 6, or part of your 10-year renewal, we handle everything for you.

Step 1: Contact Us to Get Started

Reach out through our contact form and ne of our trademark experts will assess your case and explain the next steps clearly.

Step 2: We Review Your Registration

Our team evaluates your trademark details and advises whether you need to file Section 8, Section 15, or a combined renewal.

Step 3: You Provide Proof of Use

We’ll guide you on the required specimens (product labels, websites, etc.) and confirm all filing details with you.

Step 4: We File and Manage the Process

We submit your declaration to the USPTO, handle all correspondence, and keep you updated until everything is completed.

Why This Is Important for International Trademark Owners

Avoid Cancellation of Your Trademark

Failure to file on time leads to cancellation,even if you’re still using your trademark in the U.S.

Maintain Legal Protection & Enforcement

A valid Section 8 filing is necessary to keep your mark enforceable in disputes or infringement actions.

Strengthen Your Trademark with Incontestability

Filing Section 15 together with your Statement of Use limits future challenges and solidifies your exclusive rights.

What Our Trademark Section 8 Declaration Service Includes

Filing with the USPTO involves more than just filling out a form. At iGERENT, our trademark experts manage every step of the process to ensure accuracy, compliance, and peace of mind, so your rights remain fully protected.

Deadline Monitoring & Reminders
Deadline Monitoring & Reminders

We track your filing deadlines to ensure you never miss a critical date, even if you're within a grace period.

Specimen Review and Guidance
Specimen Review and Guidance

We help you select and prepare the correct evidence of use in commerce, based on USPTO rules.

Preparation and Filing of Forms
Preparation and Filing of Forms

From the Section 8 Declaration to Section 15 (Incontestability) or combined Section 8 & 9, we prepare and file the right documents.

Handling Office Actions or Audits
Handling Office Actions or Audits

If the USPTO issues an audit or requests clarification, our team will respond professionally and promptly to protect your rights.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Trademark Section 8 Declaration

Wondering when to file a Section 8 Declaration, what it requires, or what happens if you miss the deadline? Here are answers to the most common questions we receive from trademark owners, especially international clients managing U.S. trademarks. Still have doubts? Check our full Trademark FAQs or contact our team directly, we’re here to help.

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What Is a Declaration of Use?

A Declaration of Use (also called a Section 8 filing) is a sworn statement filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to confirm that your trademark is actively being used in U.S. commerce for the goods and services listed in your registration.

It is a mandatory filing to keep your trademark registration alive and enforceable.