Trademark/Servicemark Application, Principal Register
Use this form to file an initial application for either a TRADEMARK for "goods" AND/OR a SERVICEMARK for "providing services" -- this form is appropriate for both, and you will not actually specify the "type" of mark when filing. However, wording used only in the manner of a "trade name" is not registrable, unless it also functions as a trademark or servicemark. NOTE: If you file this application based only on an intent to use the mark in commerce in the future, rather than actual use in commerce now, you must later file a second form (and additional fee) to establish use before we can register the mark, even if the mark has otherwise been approved based on the information in the original Trademark/Servicemark application. See listings under "File a PRE-registration Form" category on the TEAS front page.
Only one mark is permissible per application, although a mark may consist of several elements that are joined to form a composite whole (e.g., words plus a design). The filing fee for the application is based on the
number of classes of goods and/or services in the application. I.e., if an application is for one mark, but the mark is used on goods and/or services in two different classes, e.g., computer software in Class 9 and t-shirts in Class 25, then payment for two classes is required before the application could be approved.
version of the form being used, i.e., either the "TEAS Plus Form" or the "TEAS Form." The filing fee for the TEAS form is $325 per class of goods and/or services. TEAS Plus has a lower filing fee of $275 per class, but has stricter filing requirements, than the TEAS form. Clicking on the "Trademark/Servicemark Application, Principal Register" link above will take you to the page offering the two form versions, with more detailed instructions as to which version of the form may be most appropriate for your specific filing.
NOTE: The filing fee is an actual processing fee for the application. The USPTO will NOT refund this fee, even if ultimately the USPTO is not able to issue a registration because of problems associated with the application- approval is based on a legal determination by an examining attorney, and is NOT automatic. Therefore, please take all necessary steps to ensure the mark is registrable before filing the application.
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