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Trademark registration in United States, trademark search in United States: national trademark registration, international trademark registration

A trademark in this country may be registered through one of the 2 available systems of trademark registration:

1. National trademarks may be registered through the State Trademark Office.
2. International trademarks may be registered through W.I.P.O. system.


Trademark Registration in United States of America: Requirements and Procedure

Trademark registration requirements in United States of America:

- Power of attorney simply signed. 
 - Design of the trademark in JPEG format in case of a graphical trademark (not required for word mark).
- The details of goods and/or services for witch the trademark will be registered or the classes in case they are known.
- Details of the trademark owner (name, address, registration number).
- Invoicing details (name, address, fiscal number, registration number).
- Certified copy of priority document in case priority is to be claimed.
- Indication whether the application is based on use in the United States (then you have to give the date of the first use) or on the intent to use.

Trademark registration procedure in United States of America:

There are three ways to file a Trademark Registration in the USA: under "Intent to Use", "Actual Use" and in connection to a foreign application or registration. In case of an “Intent to Use” application is not necessary for client to demonstrate immediately the use of the trademark, but it will be needed to show usage of the trademark within 6 months of receiving a Notice of Allowance from the US Trademark Office, which usually occurs about 10 to 18 months after the filing of the application. If the client cannot show usage within that 6 months time period, they can be granted extensions in 6 months intervals, upon payment of supplementary fees. In case of an "Actual Use" applications we will need to know the date the trademark was first used in business, within the United States or, in case of the international commerce - between the United States and another country. To show the usage we will need a specimen, which varies based on the goods and/or services for which the trademark is registered. If application is filed in connection with a foreign trademark application or trademark registration, a certified copy of the trademark registration certificate if the trademark is registered and the date and application number of the application if the trademark is not yet admitted for registration. The registration procedure lasts 15 months. The trademark will be published in the Official Gazette. The opposition can be filed within 1 month from the publication date. The protection lasts 10 years from the filing date.

Other trademark procedures in United States of America:

Trademark renewal in United States of America: The renewal may be done within the 12 months before expiry. After renewal, the protection lasts 10 years.
Trademark use in United States of America: Non-use for 3 consecutive years following trademark registration makes the registration vulnerable to cancellation. It is required to file a declaration between the fifth and the sixth anniversary, as well in the ninth year of trademark protection.

You may download our Power of Attorney here. However, it would be advisable to send us the details related to your name and address so that we will fill the form for you, for your convenience.

OTHER SERVICES:

1. Market watch for national, international and community trademarks that are registered in this country.
2. Translation services.
3. Valuation services and notoriety studies.

Trademark Legislation of United States

You may request our services by sending to us a mail to office@intellektus.com.