The United States is the country that attaches most importance to trademark protection in the world, and is also one of the countries with the largest number of registered trademarks. Its trademark protection system, such as country of origin, well-known trademarks, and trademark customs protection system, is recognized by the world Many countries have learned from it. With the vigorous development of foreign trade and cross-border e-commerce, the number of U.S. trademark registrations is also increasing day by day. For U.S. trademark registration, you can choose to register independently or entrust it to a professional agency. Today, I will introduce to you how to register an individual in the U.S. for intellectual property rights. Some important points about trademarks.

1. How long does it take to apply for U.S. trademark registration?

It takes about 2-3 weeks for the acceptance notice to be issued for company name registration; it takes about 3-4 weeks for the acceptance notice to be issued for individual name registration application; the acceptance notice is issued on the same day for both companies and individuals who apply for expedited trademark registration. Notice; the acceptance notice of legal holidays will be postponed by about 1-2 weeks! The trademark certificate generally takes about 1 year.

Eligibility for applying for U.S. trademark registration

According to the U.S. Trademark Law, applicants for trademark registration can be enterprises, institutions, social groups, businesses, or natural persons from any country or region. If you apply in the name of a legal person, you must provide a business license; if you apply in the name of a natural person, you must provide your identity document.

2. Differences in fees and categories of U.S. trademark registrations

On the U.S. Trademark Office website, there are generally three major categories for applying for trademarks, and TEASPlusform is usually chosen because the price is the lowest. Affordable. Of course, these categories are also very different. TEASPlusform has several more restrictions than the other two categories. Its subcategories can only be selected in the directory, and you cannot name your own subcategories. And you have to pay in advance, and you have to make a statement about the trademark, for example, you have no requirements for the font, color of the trademark, etc.

In general, there are more requirements for cost-effective categories, and relatively few for more expensive categories.

Trademark registration process and fees in 2021

3. Information required for U.S. trademark application

1. Apply as a legal person, attach a "Business License" or valid registration One copy of the certification must be stamped with the official seal: If applying as a natural person, please attach one copy of your personal identity document.

2. Applicant’s detailed information (in Chinese and English), including name, nature, nationality, detailed address, postal code, and contact information.

3. Electronic version of the trademark sample;

4. Product name and category;

5. The applicant submits a statement of sincere use of the trademark, stating that it will be used in The products or services on which the relevant trademark will be used (intended to be used).

6. Based on use: Please indicate the date of first use of the trademark in commerce. Please indicate the date of first use in the United States (including American Samoa and Guam). Year, month and day, company website;

7. Intention to use: Approximately 6-8 months after submitting the application, you will receive the notice of submission of evidence of use, and then submit the evidence of use.

The above are some key points of U.S. trademark registration introduced by Intellectual Property. If you have other questions about U.S. trademark registration, you can go to Intellectual Property to consult our customer service staff. Trademark Registration Materials U.S. Trademark Registration Trademark Registration Time International Trademark Registration