Filing a Trademark Application

See how simple getting a trademark can be.

Step 1

Answer Yes/No Questions

Answer simple to understand questions to determine patentability, help save on government fees and get your patent faster!

Step 2

Upload your logo or trade dress design

If your trademark covers a graphic design element like a logo or trade dress, use our easy-to-use upload system to submit your design.

Step 3

Sign your application

Electronically sign your trademark application, eliminating the need for any hassle with paper copies.

Step 4

Payment for any applicable fees

We automatically compute the least amount of fees required for the patent and trademark office.

Step 5

EFile your Application

After we review your application for completeness and accuracy, we will E-file your application directly with the US Patent and Trademark Office.

Step 6

Get a Filing Date Fast

Once your application is filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office, you will receive confirmation of your filing date in as little as 24 hours!

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Getting protection for your business or organization is easy and takes only a few minutes. We'll walk you through the process step-by-step and help you make the best decisions for your trademark.

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Related FAQ

Trademark protection is awarded to whomever is the first to use it, and it must actually be in commercial use for the protection to apply. The trademark is limited to your fields of goods or services, and the strength of protection is dependent on the distinctiveness of the trademark.

The "R" in the ® symbol stands for registered, and it signifies that the trademark is legally registered. Before the trademark is registered, however, a company can place a "TM", meaning trademark for goods, or "SM", service mark for services, in superscript next to the word, phrase, logo, design, etc. to claim ownership of the mark. However only the mark ® carries legitimate legal power.

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