In addition, if the USPTO rejects your application due to a conflict with an existing mark, filing fees will not be refunded.
Start an Application
Once you have confirmed there are no conflicting trademarks, you will need to complete a trademark application. You will need the following dates to complete the application:
- Date of first use of trademark in commerce anywhere
- Date of first use in interstate or foreign commerce
Prove Your Trademark
The trademark application also requires a trademark “specimen,” which shows the trademark being used in commerce in the class of goods or services for which you are applying for the trademark.
Select Its Class of Goods/Services
You will need to select the class of goods or services you would like to register the trademark.
You should be strategic in selecting the class of goods or services to register the trademark, as there is an additional filing fee for each class of goods or services in which you register the trademark.