To register a trademark in the United States, a trademark owner must demonstrate that they are currently using the trademark in commerce or they have an intent to use the trademark. The trademark application process is not complete until the trademark applicant demonstrates that they are using the trademark in commerce by filing a Statement of Use. A trademark applicant can extend the time limit for filing a Statement of Use for up to 36 months if they can so a good cause for not using the trademark. If a statement of use is not filed than the United States Patent and Trademark Office will consider the trademark abandoned.