Use in Commerce Trademark Application

You’ve got a great brand or business idea.

To protect its name or logo from being used by someone else, you’ll want a trademark.

If you are actively using a trademark in the sale of goods or services across state lines, you can qualify for a Use in Commerce Trademark Application.

This means you’re not just planning to use the trademark in the future – you’re using it now.

Requirements for a Use in Commerce Trademark Application:

• Date of First Use: Specify when you first used the trademark anywhere.
• Date of First Use in Commerce: State when you first used the trademark in interstate commerce.
• Specimen: Submit clear evidence of the trademark’s use, such as:

• • Product labels or tags
  • Screenshots of a website selling the product
  • Brochures or advertisements
  • Photos of physical stores or stalls

Advantages of a Use in Commerce Trademark Application:

• Immediate Protection: Upon approval, your trademark gets protection right away, since you’ve proven its use.
• Defensibility: Easier to defend against potential infringers because there’s evidence of use.
• Peace of Mind: No stress about proving future use or Statement of Use fees, as required in Intent-to-Use applications.