1. The following materials are required to apply for a U.S. trademark
1. Trademark registration power of attorney, the applicant must submit the power of attorney The book is signed and sealed.
2. Applicant qualification certification materials: must be a natural person or legal person. Natural persons also need to attach a copy of their passport or ID card, and legal persons also need to attach a copy of their business license. . (Chinese and English name and address)
3. Clear trademark image (1 copy), clear trademark image, electronic version of LOGO (JPG format). Note: If the trademark is in color, please specify the color, and the specified color will be used in the future; if the trademark is in black and white, any color can be used in the future.
4. List the goods or services sought to be registered and indicate the trademark category.
5. Documents proving the trademark registration in your country, the earliest date of use in the United States and evidence.
6. Submit a statement of use, stating that the trademark continues to be used in commerce on designated goods, or stating that the registrant does not use the trademark for other special reasons, and This non-use does not constitute a waiver of the mark. Otherwise, the USPTO will revoke the trademark registration.
2. The materials are ready. The following is the process for applying for a US trademark:
Knock-out Search: This is a preliminary screening step. The lawyer makes a judgment first and determines whether the trademark has been used through computer screening. After searching, it is known whether the trademark to be applied for can be approved. pass.
1. Application: After receiving the registration application, within 25 days, the PTO (U.S. Patent and Trademark Office) will conduct a formal review to determine whether it complies with trademark registration. basic requirements. If it is met, the PTO will issue the date and issue a notification letter to the applicant two months after submitting the application.
2. Review: 4 months after submitting the application, the PTO examiner will be responsible for reviewing and deciding whether the trademark can be registered. The applicant must respond within 6 months after receiving the letter, otherwise the application will be Termination.
3. Objection: The trademark will be printed on the trademark announcement. The PTO will issue a notice to the applicant to inform the announcement date. There will be 30 days thereafter. Objection period.
4. Certificate issuance: If the application is based on the prior actual use of the trademark and no one raises an objection, the PTO will issue a registration certificate 12 weeks after the announcement. .
US trademark registration only costs 5,800 yuan. If the application for registration is successful, you can get the registration certificate in about 15-18 months. After successful registration, it will be valid for 10 years. No additional fees will be charged during this period.
