Which of the following must be filed within a specified time after receiving a Notice of Allowance?

The requirement to file a Statement of Use or a request for an extension within a specified time after receiving a Notice of Allowance is a critical aspect of the trademark registration process. After the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issues a Notice of Allowance, it means that the trademark has passed the examination stage and is eligible for registration, provided the applicant can demonstrate that the trademark is in use in commerce.

The applicant must file a Statement of Use, showing how the trademark is being used in relation to the goods or services listed in the application, within six months of the Notice of Allowance. If the trademark is not yet in use, the applicant has the option to file a request for an extension, which can provide additional time—up to five extensions of six months each can be granted, allowing a maximum of three years from the date of the Notice of Allowance to demonstrate actual use.

Other options are not linked to the specific timing requirements established by the Notice of Allowance. A Certificate of Renewal pertains to the renewal of an existing registered trademark; a Request for Reconsideration usually relates to issues during the examination phase; and a Notice of Abandonment pertains to voluntarily abandoning a trademark application, which is not required following the