What is a Section 8 Affidavit?
The section 8 affidavit is filed during the fifth year after issuance of federal registration under either the Principal or Supplemental Registers. The section 8 affidavit must include a statement of use in commerce of some of the goods described in the registration and the submission of specimens showing evidence of the use. Failure to file the section 8 affidavit between the fifth and sixth year will result in the automatic cancellation of your registration. Also, there is a six month grace period for filing the section 8 affidavit.
