Conditions for applying for a U.S. trademark
You can apply as a natural person or a legal person. Natural persons must attach a copy of their passport or ID card, and legal persons must attach a copy of their business license.
Materials required for U.S. trademark application
1. Trademark registration power of attorney. The applicant must sign and seal the power of attorney.
2. Applicant’s qualification certification materials: If applying in the name of a company, attach a copy of the business license; if applying in the name of an individual, attach a copy of the ID card or passport.
2. Clear trademark pattern (1 copy) to assist in image size processing; electronic version of the pattern.
4. List the goods or services seeking registration and indicate the trademark category. The trademark classification can be queried from the "US Trademark Classification Table" on this website.
5. The first date of use of the trademark overseas and in the United States (documentary proof is not required); if the customer's trademark has not been used in the United States, the customer should prepare a "Certificate of Intention to Use".
6. If you have priority under the Paris Convention, please list in detail the goods or services involved in the priority and relevant certificates. Priority is granted within six months of the first application.
Applying for a U.S. Trademark Process
1. Knock-out Search: This is a preliminary screening step. The lawyer will make a judgment first and conduct computer screening. Check to determine whether the trademark has been used, and find out whether the trademark you want to apply for can be approved.
2. Complete Search: After preliminary inquiries and preparations, if the trademark is likely to be used, the lawyer will conduct further research and provide professional legal advice. The time is about 7-10 days.
3. Submission of US trademark registration cases for review: If several similar cases are filed at the same time, service fees can be saved. The entire case, from application to review and release of results, generally takes 12 to 18 months. If you are rejected, you can resubmit a new application after research and discussion. If it is impossible to obtain this trademark, you can consider applying for secondary trademark registration. Once obtained, this trademark can be used for five years.