Why the need for substitute specimens of use? If you’ve encountered a rejection of your trademark specimens of use, then you know what I’m talking about. Substitute specimens. Why and when do they come into play? What exactly are substitute specimens? What are the timing requirements? Can you create new specimens in time? You have […]
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USPTO approval of ITU application before using trademark?
Trademark Office approval not required before using ITU mark There is no legal requirement to wait for USPTO approval of your Intent-To-Use application before you can begin using the mark. If you have started using the mark on all the goods or services in your ITU application, you can file an Amendment to Allege Use […]
Rejected trademark specimens: What to do
Why do trademark specimens get rejected? Back in the old days when paper trademark applications were filed via snail mail, original specimens of use were mailed to the USPTO. The physical specimens of use had to meet certain dimensional requirements, such as being flat or flattened, in order to avoid the hassle of dealing with […]
What is a Statement of Use (SOU)?
What is a Statement of Use? An Intent-To-Use (ITU) trademark application does not require any evidence of trademark use at the initial filing. In fact, one of the advantages of an ITU application is that several goods and/or services may be initially identified in the application without providing any specimens or dates of first use […]