Learn How to File a Trademark Application

How to File a Trademark Application

If you decide to file your own trademark application without professional assistance, you must understand and follow the codes and regulations that control the trademark application process. The codes and regulations as well as the various reference documents include: the United States Code (Title 15, Chapter 3), the Federal Regulations for Trademarks (Title 17C.F.R.,Chapter 1), the Rules of Practice in Trademark Cases (17CFR), the Manual of Trademark Examining Procedures (TMEP), the Trademark Acceptable Identification of Goods and Services Manual, and the Design Search Code Manual.

Guides are provided by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and links to these guides are provided below for your convenience. The Patent and Trademark Office also provides access to a searchable database known as the Trademark Electronic Search System or TESS. Finally, for your convenience, we have provided access to the necessary trademark application forms, schedule of fees charged by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and frequently ask questions about the trademark application process in the links that follow. In short, everything you need to know to file a trademark application on your own has been provided.

Federal Registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (Interstate Commerce)

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If you are not prepared to engage our services and your require a legal opinion or task related specific information, we recommend that you contact your local county bar association and obtain a referral to an intellectual property attorney in your local community. Such referrals are typically provided without charge and consultations of up to a one half hour are also generally provided without charge. This is a good way to get started and we recommend that you find the right firm for your specific intellectual property needs. We would suggest you consult with at least three trademark attorneys to determine which one best meets your needs. We would of course like you to consider our firm in your selection process in light of the information that we have provided on this Web Site and our proven success record in assisting our clients in achieving their intellectual property needs.