USPTO Amends Sections 8 and 71 of the Trademark Act Concerning Continued Use

On February 17, 2017, the USPTO will amend its rules concerning its examination of declarations of continued use, or excusable nonuse, filed under Sections 8 or 71 of the Trademark Act. Under the new rules, the Trademark Office may require additional information to verify that a mark remains in use for particular goods identified in the registration.