{"id":3218,"date":"2021-03-11T07:26:50","date_gmt":"2021-03-11T07:26:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/?p=3218"},"modified":"2021-03-11T07:26:53","modified_gmt":"2021-03-11T07:26:53","slug":"trademark-registration-in-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/trademark-registration-in-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Apply for Trademark Registration in USA?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">In the current business world, Intellectual Property becomes an essential asset that should be registered. As per the trademark system in the USA (United States of America), a trademark is described as a logo, word, name, or phrase that indicates the sources of goods and services. The American Trademark Law is ruled by the\u00a0<strong><em>\u201cLanham Act\u201d.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Intellectual Property is being protected by law through trademarks, copyrights, and patents, which allow their owner to get financial benefits or appreciation from what they create.\u00a0Trademark Registration in USA and its management at the federal level is governed by <strong><em>USPTO (the United States Patent and Trademark Office).\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Apart from this, all states have a \u201cLocal Trademark Registration Procedure\u201d for the business operating within a limited location and don\u2019t want any extra security given by Federal Registration. The legal Trademark Registration in USA is given by the\u00a0<strong><em>Trademark Act of 1946<\/em><\/strong>, also known as the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lanham_Act\">Lanham Act<\/a>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Federal Registration System in the USA provides different types of registration options for various situations and needs. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/trademark-registration\" class=\"text-primary\">Trademark Registration<\/a><\/strong> on the \u201cPrinciple Register\u201d is the most crucial bar of achievement, as it offers the highest level of protection to the brands in the United States of America. The Supplemental Register provides some safety to the brands which fail to attain Federal Registration on Principal Register. In some situations, there is a chance that the marks which are primarily good for Supplemental Register can also qualify for Principal Register later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The State Registration and Federal Registration in the USA is based on:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><em>First-to-Use System:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0This classifies the rights of the first individual to use a mark for commercial purposes, but the protection under this system is not very strong.<\/li><li><strong><em>Intent-to-Use System:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0In this system, the use of the mark must be shown within five years of the application.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In the USA or the United\nStates of America, it is not registration but the use of a designation as a\nmark that generates priority and rights over others. Thus, the rule is that the\ntrademark ownership goes to the \u201cFirst-to Use\u201d not the \u201cFirst-to-File\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2e4fd5419c2\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2e4fd5419c2\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/trademark-registration-in-usa\/#Who_are_Eligible_to_Apply_for_a_Trademark\" title=\"Who are Eligible to Apply for a Trademark?\">Who are Eligible to Apply for a Trademark?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/trademark-registration-in-usa\/#What_are_the_Essential_Documents_Required_for_Trademark_Registration_in_the_USA\" title=\"What are the Essential Documents Required for Trademark Registration in the\nUSA?\">What are the Essential Documents Required for Trademark Registration in the\nUSA?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/trademark-registration-in-usa\/#What_is_the_Detailed_Procedure_for_Trademark_Registration_in_USA\" title=\"What is the Detailed Procedure for Trademark Registration in USA?\">What is the Detailed Procedure for Trademark Registration in USA?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/trademark-registration-in-usa\/#Validity_Period_and_Renewal_of_Registered_Trademark_in_the_USA\" title=\"Validity Period and Renewal of Registered Trademark in the USA\">Validity Period and Renewal of Registered Trademark in the USA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/trademark-registration-in-usa\/#Requirement_for_Renewal_Process\" title=\"Requirement for\nRenewal Process\">Requirement for\nRenewal Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/trademark-registration-in-usa\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_are_Eligible_to_Apply_for_a_Trademark\"><\/span>Who are Eligible to Apply for a Trademark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Any\nbusiness or individual claiming to be an owner can apply for a trademark\nincluding:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Corporation.<\/li><li>Partnership.<\/li><li>Trust.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/limited-liability-partnership-registration\" class=\"text-primary\">Limited\nLiability Company<\/a>.<\/li><li>Limited Partnership.<\/li><li>Individual.<\/li><li>Joint Venture.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/sole-proprietorship-registration\" class=\"text-primary\">Sole\nProprietorship<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Note:<\/em><\/strong> You\ncan apply for the Trademark Registration as an individual; in the case of a\ncompany, if you change or close the business name, your trademark will become\ninvalid. But in the case of an individual, this problem won&#8217;t arise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Essential_Documents_Required_for_Trademark_Registration_in_the_USA\"><\/span>What are the Essential Documents Required for Trademark Registration in the\nUSA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following\nare some vital documents required at the time of Trademark Registration in the\nUSA:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Submit a duly filled application form.<\/li><li>Submit a copy of any identity proof and address\nproof of the applicant.<\/li><li>Submit a copy of the COI (Certificate of\nIncorporation) of the company or business.<\/li><li>Submit a letter of Power of Attorney.<\/li><li>Submit a copy of the applicant\u2019s passport.<\/li><li>Submit the latest passport size photos of the\napplicant.<\/li><li>Submit a hard copy and soft copy of the proposed\ntrademark.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Detailed_Procedure_for_Trademark_Registration_in_USA\"><\/span>What is the Detailed Procedure for Trademark Registration in USA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To complete the registration process of a trademark in the USA, you need to follow the steps mentioned below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Trademark-Search-1-1024x178.png\" alt=\"Procedure for Trademark Registration in USA\" class=\"wp-image-3221\" width=\"712\" height=\"123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Trademark-Search-1-1024x178.png 1024w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Trademark-Search-1-300x52.png 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Trademark-Search-1-768x133.png 768w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Trademark-Search-1.png 1522w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 712px) 100vw, 712px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><em>Step 1: Trademark Search:<\/em><\/strong> The\nfirst and most important step of Trademark Registration in the USA is to do a\ntrademark search. You have to ensure that the application of the trademark you are\ngiving is unique and correct. Searching a Trademark can be in the form of\nnumbers, words, images, designs, etc. A report will be provided to the\napplicant that involves an assessment from a lawyer trained in Trademark Laws about\na Trademark register&#8217;s ability and the risk of a fight with already registered\ntrademarks.<\/li><li><strong><em>Step 2: Trademark Application:<\/em><\/strong> Once\nyou completed the trademark search, you have to prepare the application for\ntrademark registration in the mainland USA. The all-inclusive cost involves the\ngovernment fees and attorney fees, thinking no opposition or refusal.<\/li><li><strong><em>Step 3: Approval of Trademark Application:<\/em><\/strong> Once\nthe application is completed and the documents are submitted, you have to send\nyour application to the trademark authority. After that, the authority will\ncheck the application of the trademark and looks toward its exclusivity or\nuniqueness. The approval or rejection procedure takes few months. <\/li><li><strong><em>Step 4: Advertising in the Trademark\nJournal:<\/em><\/strong>Once your trademark application is approved,\nthen the mark is published in the Trademark Journal. A Notice of Publication\nwill be furnished to the applicant listing the details of publication.<\/li><li><strong><em>Step 5: Issuance of Trademark Registration\nCertificate:<\/em><\/strong> Once all the problems and oppositions are\nresolved, the <strong><em>USPTO (the United States\nPatent and Trademark Office) <\/em><\/strong>will issue a Registration Certificate for a Notice\nof Allowance for intent-to-use applications.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Validity_Period_and_Renewal_of_Registered_Trademark_in_the_USA\"><\/span>Validity Period and Renewal of Registered Trademark in the USA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nvalidity of a Trademark Registration in the USA is ten years from the date its\ncertified registration. After ten years, the applicant needs to renew the\ntrademark registration; further official charges are to be paid to the Ministry\nof Economy in the USA. In case the renewal of Trademark Registration in the USA\nis not done before the expiry date, there will be an assurance period of six\nmonths. There are also several cases where any third party can cancel a\nregistered trademark if the proposed trademark isn&#8217;t used for five successive\nyears in the USA from the date of trademark filing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fees of\nthe renewal of Trademark Registration can be given in the last year of the\nregistered trademark period. A grace period of three months is also acceptable\nfor the late trademark renewal along with a fine. The trademark renewal is also\npublished in the Trademark Journal and also in two regional newspapers.Once\nyour trademark renewal is finished, your trademark registration is continued.\nYou can securely use your registered trademark for advertising your brand and\ncompany within the global market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Requirement_for_Renewal_Process\"><\/span>Requirement for\nRenewal Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>An agent from the UN agency will give you\nupdates on all the renewal processes and the paperwork. You should check that\nyour mark is protected. If you are looking for an Associate in Nursing agent,\nyou have to give them the associate degree signature of the owner on the\nregistration certificate.<\/li><li>Deposit the fees so that you didn\u2019t face any\ndelays.<\/li><li>You also require an inspiration of lawyer\nassociate and identity proof or address proof.<\/li><li>The original certificate of registration is also\nimportant, and you should give the right along with the photocopy or original\nno matter what appears.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Trademark protection is the most vital part of the process. Once you have registered under USPTO, you should safeguard your trademark form misuse and infringement by other companies or businesses in the USA. You can avail of all the benefits after completing the Trademark Registration in USA. So, for the registration, you need to follow all the instructions as we mentioned above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also, Read: <\/strong><mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/trademark-registration-procedure-in-uae\/\">What is the Trademark Registration Procedure in UAE?<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the current business world, Intellectual Property becomes an essential asset that should be registered. As per the trademark system in the USA (United States of America), a trademark is described as a logo, word, name, or phrase that indicates the sources of goods and services. 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