Trademark Applications: Drafting the Application


Summary

This practice note provides guidance on drafting and filing U.S. trademark applications. Topics covered include the application forms available, who may file the application, the form of the applied-for mark (standard character, stylized or design mark, sound or color mark), the identification of goods/services, the filing basis, designation of domestic representatives, the required declaration, and the certificate of registration (if a registration issues). The note also discusses special considerations for intent-to-use applications, including notices of allowance, statements of use, extensions of time to file a statement of use, and requests to divide an application.