2006 Code of Virginia § 59.1-92.7 - Duration and renewal

59.1-92.7. Duration and renewal.

A registration of a mark hereunder shall be effective for a term of fiveyears from the date of registration and, upon application filed within sixmonths prior to the expiration of such term, in a manner complying with therequirements of the Commission, the registration may be renewed for a liketerm from the end of the expiring term. A renewal fee shall accompany theapplication for renewal of the registration.

A registration may be renewed for successive periods of five years in likemanner.

Any registration in force on the date on which this chapter becomes effectiveshall continue in full force and effect for the unexpired term thereof andmay be renewed for five years by filing with the Commission, within sixmonths prior to the expiration of the registration, an application forrenewal complying with the requirements of the Commission and paying theaforementioned renewal fee therefor.

All applications for renewal under this chapter, whether of registrationsmade under this chapter or of registrations effected under any prior law,shall include a verified statement that the mark has been and is still in useand include a specimen showing actual use of the mark on or in connectionwith the goods or services.

(1998, c. 819.)