1. U.S. trademark registration information:
1. Provide the Chinese or English name of the U.S. trademark;
2. Select the goods/services being applied for Category and sub-item;
3. Fill in the trademark registration application form, which must be signed by the applicant or the agent;
4. Provide the applicant’s basic information: name, Address, contact information, nationality, scanned copy of ID card/passport/business license, etc.;
5. Provide product sample photos that match the product details (if the trademark applied for has not been used in the United States, Then apply with the "intended use method of the trademark" and submit it later);
The most significant feature of U.S. trademark applications is that it is based on the principle of prior use, so evidence of use of the trademark in the United States must be provided when applying. That is, "real product photos" are very important!
Do not use evidence to falsify. During the US trademark review process, when the examiner believes that your use evidence is "insufficient" or has "problems", he will issue a trademark review opinion (office action) and require the seller to Submit new evidence of use.
2. Application process for U.S. trademark registration
1. Submission of U.S. trademark registration application
After receiving the U.S. trademark registration application, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Afterwards, a formal review will be conducted to determine whether it meets the basic requirements for trademark registration. If it is in compliance, the USPTO will issue a notice of acceptance; if it is not in compliance, the USPTO will return all materials to the applicant.
2. U.S. trademark registration review
USPTO examiners will be responsible for reviewing and deciding whether the trademark can be registered. If not, the examiner will send a letter stating the reasons for rejection. Applicants must respond within six months of receipt of the letter, otherwise the application will be 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.
3. U.S. Trademark Registration Announcement
If the registration application is not returned or the applicant’s reply is justified, the trademark will be published in the Trademark Announcement. The USPTO will send a notice to the applicant to inform the applicant of the announcement date, and the objection period will be 30 days thereafter.
4. U.S. trademark registration and certification
If there are no third-party objections, the USPTO will issue a registration certificate after the announcement period. Bajie will send the electronic version of the registration certificate to the customer as soon as possible and mail the paper version of the trademark registration certificate free of charge.
Finally: Warm reminder
If you are new to trademarks, you may be confused after seeing these processes and information. To find Bajie to handle US trademark registration, you only need to follow Fill in the relevant information in our template, and all the rest of the process will be followed up by our professional consultants, who will provide you with timely feedback on the registration progress. This saves trouble, controls risks, and improves the success rate of your trademark registration.