Extension to file Statement of Use (EEXT)
The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use.
Updated September 2, 2026 · Reviewed by CopyMark Law Group
- Official USPTO wording
- EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE SOU
- Also recorded as
- EEXT
- Typical next step
- Use the extension period to start commercial use, then file a Statement of Use before the new deadline, or file another extension if still not in use and extensions remain.
- Typical deadline
- Each extension is usually six months. Intent-to-use applicants may file up to five extensions total in most cases, for a maximum of 36 months from the Notice of Allowance.
What this means
You bought additional time to begin using the mark in commerce and file proof. Extensions do not register the mark — they only preserve the application while you prepare to use the mark.
What usually happens next
Use the extension period to start commercial use, then file a Statement of Use before the new deadline, or file another extension if still not in use and extensions remain.
Each extension is usually six months. Intent-to-use applicants may file up to five extensions total in most cases, for a maximum of 36 months from the Notice of Allowance.
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Frequently asked questions
How many EEXT extensions can I file?
Up to five extensions are generally available after a Notice of Allowance, each for six months, if the mark is not yet in use. Fees apply for each extension.