Register Your Trademark in the US

From the filing to registration, most tradememark applications take about 10–12 months. The exact period may be longer, depending on the type of application that was filed, whether the USPTO finds any deficiencies in the application, and whether third parties oppose the application.

The USPTO may reject an application if a mark is too similar to an existing trademark, considered too descriptive, or fails to meet other legal requirements. Our licensed trademark attorneys increase the likelihood of a successful filing by ensuring the application is properly prepared, avoiding common pitfalls, and addressing potential USPTO objections effectively.

Trademark classes are a system the USPTO uses to organize goods and services into 45 categories, or “classes,” based on their general type or industry. When you file a trademark application, you select the class or classes that cover the goods or services your mark will be associated with. While trademark classes broadly indicate that the goods and services they comprise are similar, you should keep in mind that goods and services from different classes may also be found similar by the USPTO or third parties. Classes are important for assessing the likelihood of confusion, which determines whether one mark might be mistaken for another. Choosing the correct class or classes ensures your trademark rights are properly scoped and gives you stronger protection against potential infringement.

No, you do not have to be using the mark to file an application. You only need a bona fide intent to use the mark in commerce. We can file an Intent-to-Use (ITU) trademark application on your behalf to confirm that the mark can be registered before you invest in branding, and later submit a Statement of Use once the mark is actually in use to complete the registration.

• An Intent-to-Use (ITU) trademark application is filed with the USPTO when a person or business has a good-faith intent to use a the trademark in the near future, but has not yet used the mark in commerce in the United States. The ITU application allows the applicant to reserve the trademark for future use and claim the date of filing as the priority date.
• An Actual Use trademark application is filed when the applicant is already using the trademark in commerce the United States. The applicant must provide evidence of the actual use of the trademark in connection with the goods or services specified in the application.
  

Yes, our platform offers opinions on this option on a case-by-case basis. Kindly schedule a consultation for more information.

You can use the ™ symbol to indicate a trademark that is unregistered or pending, and the ® symbol once your trademark is officially registered.