1. Apply for a U.S. trademark. The U.S. Patent Office (hereinafter referred to as: TPO) is responsible for trademark registration by the federal government. After receiving the registration application, the TPO will conduct a formal examination to determine whether it meets the basic requirements for trademark registration. If it is met, the TPO will issue the date and issue a notification to the applicant two months after submitting the application. If the requirements are not met, all materials including the application fee will be returned to the applicant. 2. Examine the US trademark. Four months after submitting the application, the TPO examiner will be responsible for examining and deciding whether the trademark can be registered. If not, the examiner will send a letter informing you of the reasons why the registration has been returned or where changes need to be made. Applicants must respond within six months of receipt of the letter or the application is terminated. If the applicant's response is untenable, the examiner will issue a final rejection. Applicants may appeal to the Trademark Examination and Appeal Board. The main reason for rejection is that the previously registered trademark is similar or identical to it. Descriptive trademarks related to the applied goods or services, trademarks with geographical names or other reasons may also be rejected. 3. US trademark objection If it is not rejected or the applicant’s reply is justified, the trademark will be printed on the trademark announcement. The TPO will issue a notice to the applicant informing the applicant of the announcement date. The next 30 days are the objection period. 4. Issuance of certificate If the application is based on the prior actual use of the trademark and no objection is raised, the TPO will issue the registration certificate 12 weeks after the announcement. If the trademark registration application is based on the applicant's declaration that the trademark will be used in good faith, the TPO will issue a notification after 12 weeks. Within 6 months, the applicant can (1) submit a declaration of use using this trademark, or (2) apply for a 6-month extension. This period can only be extended if specifically noted. After the declaration of use is submitted and approved, the TPO will issue a registration certificate. Registration is valid for ten years. However, the applicant needs to provide a certificate showing that the application continues to exist between the fifth and sixth years.