United States trademark filing support

Key preparation points for US trademark ownership, filing basis, goods and services, examination and maintenance.

Key point: a US application should accurately reflect the owner, filing basis, goods/services and use position. Filing an application does not guarantee registration.

Confirm before filing

• The applicant's legal name, address and entity type.
• Whether the mark is a word, device or composite.
• An accurate goods/services identification.
• A filing basis consistent with the facts.
• Earlier marks and potential conflicts.

Main stages after filing

The application may pass through processing, examination, an office action, publication and registration or other proceedings. The applicant remains responsible for monitoring status and deadlines.

Official references

USPTO Trademark process; USPTO Apply online.