Non-Use Trademarks in 2021

So, if your business has had to discontinue the use of its trademark, what can you do to keep your trademark active? The presumption of abandonment can be rebutted if you are able to show intention to resume the use of your mark. Additional excusable conditions for non-use include trade embargoes, the sale of a business, acts of God, illness impacting the operation of the business, or a deficiency in supply of necessary materials or equipment. To submit proof of “excusable non-use” consult your lawyer to help you file a Declaration of Excusable Non-Use with the USPTO to protect your trademark!