No U.S. trademark registrations expire after five years ... · Patent & Trademark Agency LLC 477...
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No U.S. trademark registrations expire after five years. Certain paperwork must be filed between the 5th and 6th year of the initial term to maintain a registration. Trademark registration renewals are required every 10 years.
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This fee is wildly high as it appears this does not include federal filing fees.
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Note the fine print. This so-called renewal is optional. Your attorney will typically remind you when required paperwork must be filed.
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It is unclear what exactly you are getting yourself into if you sign and return this document or accept PTA services.
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This authorizes the PTA to conduct negotiations on your behalf.
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You are responsible for all fees and expenses.
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This agreement appears to be about preserving your trademark registration, but if PTA fails to do so, this says it is not responsible.
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You are required to indemnify the PTA (as well as any "trademark consultant") for any loss or damage or costs (including attorneys' fees) resulting from a third party claim related to your trademark whether or not authorized, approved or known by you.
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Here you "specifically and irrevocably obligate yourself" to provide the PTA with certain information
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You have 10 days to respond to questions from the PTA.
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