What is the maximum number of extensions of time allowed for filing a Statement of Use?

The maximum number of extensions of time allowed for filing a Statement of Use is five. This is specifically outlined in the rules governing trademark applications. When an applicant files a trademark application based on an intent to use the mark in commerce, they must file a Statement of Use to demonstrate actual use of the trademark in connection with the goods or services specified in the application.

If the deadline for filing the Statement of Use cannot be met due to certain reasons, the applicant has the option to request extensions. Each extension can provide an additional six months to prepare and submit the Statement of Use. However, the USPTO limits the total number of these extension requests to five, allowing a maximum extension period of up to three years from the original deadline to file the Statement of Use.

This structure ensures that applicants remain on track to either demonstrate the use of their trademark or potentially abandon the application if they cannot bring the trademark into use within that timeframe, thus keeping the trademark register free from marks that are not being actively used in commerce.