Reference no: EM133152138

Trademark rights only arise when the mark is actually usedWatch this video from the USPTO regarding specimens: in connection with available goods or services in commerce (e.g., the business has launched). To prove use if you register the mark, you have to submit a "specimen" or example showing that the mark is actually being used in the current sale of your services.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0Ue2PoIrNY

What specimens would you need to submit to prove that your trademark is active?

a. Goods/products

Choose an answer:

1) Trademark appears on label, hashtag, or packaging, or on the product itself

2) Trademark appears in advertising, such as website, brochure or business card, or on a storefront of a sign.

3) Mock-up, digitally altered specimen, or drawing; trademark is on a shirt as the primary large design (rather than on the label or left pocket area), or is on social media but the social media page doesn't reference the services.

b. Services

Choose an answer:

1) Trademark appears on label, hashtag, or packaging, or on the product itself

2) Trademark appears in advertising, such as website, brochure or business card, or on a storefront of a sign.

3) Mock-up, digitally altered specimen, or drawing; trademark is on a shirt as the primary large design (rather than on the label or left pocket area), or is on social media but the social media page doesn't reference the services.

c. Not a valid specimen for goods or services

Choose an answer:

1) Trademark appears on label, hashtag, or packaging, or on the product itself

2) Trademark appears in advertising, such as website, brochure or business card, or on a storefront of a sign.

3) Mock-up, digitally altered specimen, or drawing; trademark is on a shirt as the primary large design (rather than on the label or left pocket area), or is on social media but the social media page doesn't reference the services.