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Trademark Application Process
What is an "intent to use" trademark application?
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Click to view: May I change the goods/services after filing my application?What is the difference between a "use in commerce" trademark application and an "intent to use" trademark application?
Click to view: What is the difference between a "use in commerce" trademark application and an "intent to use" trademark application?What is a proper specimen for use of a mark on goods (products)?
Click to view: What is a proper specimen for use of a mark on goods (products)?Is my website a proper specimen for goods?
Click to view: Is my website a proper specimen for goods?What are the trademark application requirements?
Click to view: What are the trademark application requirements?What is the difference between goods and services?
Click to view: What is the difference between goods and services?Can I register a trademark if I live outside the United States?
Click to view: Can I register a trademark if I live outside the United States?What kinds of things are asked of me when I start a trademark filing application?
Click to view: What kinds of things are asked of me when I start a trademark filing application?How do I choose the proper classification of goods and services for my trademark?
Click to view: How do I choose the proper classification of goods and services for my trademark?What is NOT a proper specimen for goods?
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Click to view: When do I file the specimen?What is NOT a proper specimen for use of a mark with services?
Click to view: What is NOT a proper specimen for use of a mark with services?What is a "specimen" of use and how does it differ from the "drawing"?
Click to view: What is a "specimen" of use and how does it differ from the "drawing"?What is the difference between the "date of first use anywhere" and the "date of first use in commerce"?
Click to view: What is the difference between the "date of first use anywhere" and the "date of first use in commerce"?What is a proper specimen for use of a mark with services?
Click to view: What is a proper specimen for use of a mark with services?Should I submit a color logo or a black-and-white logo when I apply for a trademark?
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