What will happen if a trademark owner submits a written application for renewal of the Customs recordation of his trademark 2 months after the expiration of the current trademark registration issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office? His application includes all documentation and payment of $80. The recordation is for one class of goods only.
A. The application will be denied because the registration had expired 2 months earlier
B. The application will be accepted but the trademark owner is required to pay a total of $190
C. The application will be denied because trademark recordations cannot be renewed
D. The application will be denied because the fee paid is only $80 rather than the required $190
E. The application will be accepted and the Customs recordation is renewed
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The Answer is: E
Citation: 19 CFR 133.7
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