How long does a trademark registration last?

In Washington, a trademark registration usually lasts for 10 years. After the expiration of the initial 10-year period, the trademark owner can apply to extend the registration. The trademark owner will have to pay a renewal fee to extend the trademark registration. It is important to regularly renew your trademark registration to keep it in force, as it is the only way to guarantee the exclusive use of your trademark. After 10 years, if the trademark owner does not renew their registration, the trademark will become vulnerable to other potential owners. It is also important to note that in order to extend the trademark registration, the trademark must still be in use in commerce. If the trademark is no longer being used, you cannot extend the registration. It is suggested that trademark owners keep track of when their trademark registration will expire and take action to renew it before the expiration date. Doing so will ensure the exclusive rights they were granted continue indefinitely.

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