To apply for a U.S. trademark, you need to understand the relevant knowledge and laws about U.S. registered trademarks. If you need it, you can find a domestic trademark agency to register a U.S. trademark, and learn about the relevant U.S. registered trademark usage requirements.

As for the principles of trademark registration, many people know that when registering trademarks in China, we follow the first-to-file principle, which is different from American trademarks. Applying for a U.S. trademark follows the "first to use" principle, which means that if two applicants apply for the same trademark in the United States, priority will be given to the applicant who has actually used the trademark.

The process of applying for a U.S. trademark based on actual usage is: prepare application documents—submit application and proof of use—acceptance receipt, trademark substantive examination—announcement period—authorization notice—obtain certificate.

Of course, if there is no prior use, you can still apply for a U.S. trademark. The application process is slightly different based on the intended use method: prepare application documents—submit application—acceptance receipt—substantive examination—announcement period—authorization notice— Submit proof of use—obtain a certificate.

There are two types of materials that need to be prepared when applying for a US trademark: 1) If a company applies for a US trademark, it needs to prepare: a copy of the business license (name and address in Chinese and English), a clear trademark sample, and a designated Goods/services, earliest date of use in the United States and evidence (if entrusting an agency, an agency contract is also required), etc. If it is an individual application, replace the business license included in the company’s U.S. trademark application materials with the applicant’s ID card.