1613.02 Notice of When Affidavit or Declaration Is Due
A statement noting the requirement for filing the affidavits or declarations of use or excusable nonuse under §71 of the Act is included on each certificate of registration as originally issued. 15 U.S.C. §1141k(d). Additionally, a courtesy e-mail reminder of USPTO maintenance filing deadlines will be sent to a trademark holder's current e-mail address with the USPTO (including an e-mail address authorized in an application filed before February 15, 2020). When a holder’s e-mail address changes, the holder must use the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS) Change Address or Representation Form to promptly update the e-mail address. See 37 C.F.R §2.18(c). The holder must file the affidavit or declaration within the time periods required by §71 of the Act regardless of whether the holder receives the notice on the registration certificate or in the courtesy e-mail reminder. See 37 C.F.R. §§7.36(b), 7.38.