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How often do I need to file the Statement of Use?

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Only once. A Statement of Use is filed a single time for each intent-to-use trademark application, after the USPTO issues the Notice of Allowance. Once filed and accepted, it completes the registration process for that application. There is no recurring Statement of Use requirement after registration.

The US does have a separate ongoing maintenance requirement: a Declaration of Use must be filed between the 5th and 6th year after the registration date, confirming the mark is still in active commercial use. This is distinct from the Statement of Use and applies to all registered US trademarks, not just those filed on an intent-to-use basis.

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