§ 1058. Duration
(a)
In general
Each registration shall remain in force for 10 years, except that the registration of any mark shall be canceled by the Director for failure to comply with the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, upon the expiration of the following time periods, as applicable:
(1)
For registrations issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, at the end of 6 years following the date of registration.
(b)
Affidavit of continuing use
During the 1-year period immediately preceding the end of the applicable time period set forth in subsection (a) of this section, the owner of the registration shall pay the prescribed fee and file in the Patent and Trademark Office—
(c)
Grace period for submissions; deficiency
(e)
Notification of acceptance or refusal of affidavits
The Director shall notify any owner who files 1 of the affidavits required by this section of the Commissioner’s [1] acceptance or refusal thereof and, in the case of a refusal, the reasons therefor.
(f)
Designation of resident for service of process and notices
If the registrant is not domiciled in the United States, the registrant may designate, by a document filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the name and address of a person resident in the United States on whom may be served notices or process in proceedings affecting the mark. Such notices or process may be served upon the person so designated by leaving with that person or mailing to that person a copy thereof at the address specified in the last designation so filed. If the person so designated cannot be found at the address given in the last designation, or if the registrant does not designate by a document filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office the name and address of a person resident in the United States on whom may be served notices or process in proceedings affecting the mark, such notices or process may be served on the Director.
[1] So in original. Probably should be “Director’s”.