# Trademarky - Comprehensive Trademark Knowledge Base
> The definitive resource for U.S. trademark registration, prepared by licensed trademark attorneys with thousands of successful registrations.

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## Table of Contents
1. About Trademarky
2. Understanding Trademarks
3. Types of Trademarks
4. The Trademark Spectrum of Distinctiveness
5. Federal vs. State vs. Common Law Trademarks
6. The Nice Classification System
7. Trademark Search & Clearance
8. The Registration Process
9. USPTO Office Actions
10. Specimens of Use
11. Intent-to-Use Applications
12. Trademark Maintenance
13. Industry-Specific Guidance
14. Case Studies
15. Common Mistakes to Avoid
16. Frequently Asked Questions
17. Glossary of Trademark Terms

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## 1. About Trademarky

### Our Mission
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### Attorney Credentials
- Licensed U.S. trademark attorneys admitted to practice before the USPTO
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- Members of the International Trademark Association (INTA)
- Thousands of successful trademark registrations
- 95% USPTO approval rate (vs. 55% industry average for pro se filers)

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## 2. Understanding Trademarks

### What is a Trademark?
A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, design, or combination thereof that identifies and distinguishes the source of goods or services of one party from those of others. Trademarks are the legal foundation of brand identity.

### Purpose of Trademarks
1. **Source Identification**: Consumers can identify who makes a product or provides a service
2. **Quality Assurance**: Trademarks represent consistent quality expectations
3. **Advertising Function**: Trademarks carry the goodwill and reputation of the brand
4. **Investment Protection**: Legal protection for marketing and brand-building investments

### Trademark vs. Copyright vs. Patent

| Protection Type | What It Protects | Duration | Example |
|----------------|------------------|----------|---------|
| Trademark | Brand identifiers (names, logos, slogans) | Indefinite (with maintenance) | Nike swoosh, "Just Do It" |
| Copyright | Original creative works | Life + 70 years | Books, music, software code |
| Patent | Inventions and functional innovations | 20 years | New technology, processes |

### The ® and ™ Symbols
- **™ (Trademark)**: Can be used with any trademark, registered or not, for goods
- **℠ (Service Mark)**: Can be used with any service mark, registered or not
- **® (Registered)**: May ONLY be used after USPTO grants federal registration; using ® without registration is illegal and can result in penalties

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## 3. Types of Trademarks

### Word Marks
A word mark protects the text/words themselves, regardless of font, style, or design.

**Examples:**
- APPLE (for computers)
- NIKE (for athletic apparel)
- GOOGLE (for search engines)

**Advantages:**
- Broadest protection—covers the word in any font or style
- Prevents others from using the same word regardless of presentation
- Best first trademark for most businesses

### Design Marks (Logos)
A design mark protects a specific logo, symbol, or stylized design.

**Examples:**
- Apple's bitten apple logo
- Nike's swoosh
- McDonald's golden arches

**Advantages:**
- Protects specific visual identity
- Can include stylized text
- Important for visual brand recognition

### Combination Marks
Combines word elements with design elements in a single registration.

**Examples:**
- Starbucks logo with text
- FedEx logo with stylized text
- Target bullseye with "TARGET" text

**Considerations:**
- Protects the specific combination as shown
- May be harder to enforce against partial uses
- Often best as a second registration after word mark

### Other Trademark Types
- **Trade Dress**: Product packaging, restaurant décor, product design
- **Sound Marks**: NBC chimes, MGM lion roar, Intel bong
- **Color Marks**: Tiffany blue, UPS brown, T-Mobile magenta
- **Motion Marks**: Animated logos, moving images
- **Scent Marks**: Rare; must be non-functional (e.g., Play-Doh scent)

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## 4. The Trademark Spectrum of Distinctiveness

The USPTO evaluates trademarks on a spectrum from weakest to strongest:

### 1. Generic (Unregistrable)
The common name for a product or service. Cannot be trademarked.
- "Computer" for computers
- "Pizza" for pizza restaurants
- "Taxi" for taxi services

### 2. Descriptive (Difficult to Register)
Directly describes a quality, characteristic, function, or feature.
- "Cold and Creamy" for ice cream
- "Best Buy" for retail (required secondary meaning)
- "Sharp" for televisions

**Note:** Descriptive marks CAN be registered if they acquire "secondary meaning"—consumers associate the term with your specific brand through extensive use and advertising.

### 3. Suggestive (Registrable)
Suggests qualities of the product but requires imagination to connect.
- "Netflix" (internet + flicks)
- "Airbnb" (air mattress + B&B)
- "Pinterest" (pin + interest)

### 4. Arbitrary (Strong)
Common words used in unrelated contexts.
- "Apple" for computers (arbitrary; weak for fruit)
- "Amazon" for e-commerce
- "Camel" for cigarettes

### 5. Fanciful/Coined (Strongest)
Invented words with no prior meaning.
- "Kodak" (invented)
- "Xerox" (invented)
- "Google" (invented, from "googol")
- "Spotify" (invented)

**Strategic Recommendation:** When creating a new brand, aim for suggestive, arbitrary, or fanciful marks for the strongest legal protection.

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## 5. Federal vs. State vs. Common Law Trademarks

### Common Law Trademark Rights
- Arise automatically from use of a mark in commerce
- Limited to geographic area of actual use
- Difficult to enforce; limited remedies
- No presumption of validity or ownership
- Denoted with ™ or ℠

### State Trademark Registration
- Registered with individual state's Secretary of State
- Protection limited to that state
- Lower cost ($25-$200 per state)
- Limited enforcement remedies
- Useful for purely local businesses

### Federal Trademark Registration (USPTO)
- Nationwide protection from date of filing
- Listed in USPTO database (searchable by others)
- Legal presumption of validity and ownership
- Enhanced damages and attorney's fees available
- Can use ® symbol
- Can record with U.S. Customs to block imports
- Basis for international registration (Madrid Protocol)

**Recommendation:** For any business with growth potential beyond local markets, federal registration is essential.

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## 6. The Nice Classification System

### Overview
The Nice Classification is an international system that categorizes all goods and services into 45 classes:
- Classes 1-34: Goods
- Classes 35-45: Services

### Common Classes for Businesses

**Technology & Software:**
- Class 9: Computer software, mobile apps, downloadable content
- Class 42: SaaS, cloud computing, software development services

**Retail & E-commerce:**
- Class 35: Retail store services, online retail, advertising
- Class 39: Shipping and delivery services

**Food & Beverage:**
- Class 29: Meat, fish, dairy, processed foods
- Class 30: Coffee, tea, bakery goods, confectionery
- Class 32: Beers, non-alcoholic beverages
- Class 33: Alcoholic beverages (except beers)
- Class 43: Restaurant and bar services

**Apparel & Fashion:**
- Class 25: Clothing, footwear, headgear
- Class 18: Leather goods, bags, luggage
- Class 14: Jewelry, watches

**Professional Services:**
- Class 35: Business consulting, marketing, advertising
- Class 36: Financial services, insurance, real estate
- Class 41: Education, entertainment, training
- Class 45: Legal services, security services

### Multi-Class Applications
- Each additional class costs $350 (USPTO TEAS Plus fee)
- Multi-class applications are common for businesses offering both goods and services
- Example: A coffee company might file in Class 30 (coffee beans) and Class 43 (café services)

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## 7. Trademark Search & Clearance

### Why Search Before Filing?
1. Avoid wasting filing fees on marks that will be refused
2. Identify potential conflicts before investing in branding
3. Assess risk of infringement claims from existing mark owners
4. Make informed decisions about brand strategy

### Types of Searches

**Knockout Search (Preliminary)**
- Quick search of USPTO database
- Identifies exact or very similar matches
- Free: https://trademarky.io/free-trademark-search
- Good for initial screening

**Comprehensive Search (Recommended)**
- USPTO federal trademark database
- State trademark registrations (all 50 states)
- Common law sources (business directories, domain names)
- International trademark databases
- Phonetic equivalents and design code searches
- Included with Trademarky's $49 service

### Search Considerations
- **Phonetic Similarity**: KLEEN vs. CLEAN
- **Visual Similarity**: Similar logos or design elements
- **Meaning**: TITAN vs. COLOSSUS (same concept)
- **Goods/Services**: Related vs. unrelated industries
- **Channels of Trade**: Where products are sold
- **Consumer Sophistication**: Who buys the products

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## 8. The Registration Process

### Step 1: Trademark Search (Week 1)
Comprehensive search identifies potential conflicts before filing.

### Step 2: Application Preparation (Week 1-2)
Attorney prepares application including:
- Mark details (standard characters, design, etc.)
- Owner information
- Goods/services description
- Basis for filing (use or intent-to-use)
- Specimen (if use-based)

### Step 3: Filing with USPTO (Day 1-2 after payment)
Application filed electronically via TEAS (Trademark Electronic Application System).

### Step 4: Initial Review (3-4 months)
USPTO assigns examining attorney who reviews for:
- Compliance with formalities
- Likelihood of confusion with existing marks
- Descriptiveness or genericness
- Deceptive or scandalous matter
- Geographic descriptiveness
- Primarily merely a surname

### Step 5: Office Actions (if any)
If issues identified, USPTO issues Office Action. Applicant has 3 months (extendable to 6) to respond.

### Step 6: Publication (30 days)
If approved, mark publishes in Official Gazette. Third parties can oppose registration during this period.

### Step 7: Registration/Notice of Allowance
- **Use-based applications**: Registration certificate issues
- **Intent-to-use applications**: Notice of Allowance issues; applicant must file Statement of Use within 6 months (extendable up to 36 months total)

### Timeline Summary

| Stage | Timeline |
|-------|----------|
| Filing | 1-2 business days |
| Assigned to examiner | 1-2 months |
| Initial examination | 3-4 months from filing |
| Office Action response | 3 months (extendable) |
| Publication | 30 days |
| Registration (use-based) | 8-12 months total |
| Registration (ITU) | 12-18 months total |

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## 9. USPTO Office Actions

### What is an Office Action?
A letter from the USPTO examining attorney identifying issues that must be resolved before registration can proceed.

### Common Office Actions

**Likelihood of Confusion (Section 2(d))**
- Most common refusal
- Examiner believes mark is too similar to existing registered mark
- Response options: Argue marks are different, goods/services unrelated, or consent agreement from prior registrant

**Descriptiveness (Section 2(e)(1))**
- Mark merely describes goods/services
- Response options: Argue mark is suggestive, submit evidence of acquired distinctiveness, amend to Supplemental Register

**Specimen Refusal**
- Specimen doesn't show trademark use
- Specimen doesn't match goods/services
- Response: Submit acceptable substitute specimen

**Identification of Goods/Services**
- Description too broad or indefinite
- Response: Amend to acceptable language from USPTO ID Manual

**Informational Requirements**
- Disclaimer required for descriptive elements
- Translation or transliteration required
- Response: Provide requested information

### Office Action Response Strategies
1. **Careful Analysis**: Understand exactly what examiner is requesting
2. **Gather Evidence**: Collect supporting materials (third-party registrations, dictionary definitions, declarations)
3. **Professional Arguments**: Cite relevant case law and TMEP sections
4. **Consider Amendments**: Sometimes narrowing goods/services or disclaiming elements resolves issues
5. **Meet Deadlines**: 3-month deadline (can purchase 3-month extension)

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## 10. Specimens of Use

### What is a Specimen?
A specimen is real-world evidence showing how your trademark is actually used in commerce.

### Specimens for Goods (Products)

**Acceptable:**
- Product labels and tags
- Product packaging
- Product displays at point of sale
- Website pages showing product for sale with ordering capability

**Not Acceptable:**
- Advertisements alone (print ads, billboards)
- Invoices or shipping documents
- Business cards or letterhead
- Social media posts (unless showing product for sale)

### Specimens for Services

**Acceptable:**
- Website pages describing and offering services
- Brochures and flyers advertising services
- Signage at place of business
- Business cards showing services offered
- Advertisements mentioning services

**Not Acceptable:**
- Invoices or internal documents
- Letterhead alone (without service description)
- Preliminary estimates or proposals

### Specimen Best Practices
1. Mark must appear on specimen exactly as in application
2. Clear connection between mark and goods/services
3. Must be in actual use (not mock-ups)
4. Screenshot with URL and date if from website
5. Submit high-quality, legible images

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## 11. Intent-to-Use Applications

### What is Intent-to-Use?
An application based on a bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce in the future, rather than current use.

### ITU Process

1. **File ITU Application**: Based on Section 1(b) intent to use
2. **Examination**: Same as use-based application
3. **Publication**: 30-day opposition period
4. **Notice of Allowance**: Issued if no opposition
5. **Statement of Use**: Must file within 6 months of NOA
6. **Extensions**: Can request up to five 6-month extensions (36 months total)
7. **Registration**: Issues after SOU approved

### ITU Benefits
- Establishes priority date before launch
- Reserves trademark while developing product
- Nationwide constructive notice from filing date
- Time to finalize branding before commitment

### ITU Considerations
- Cannot claim prior use date until actually using mark
- Additional filing fees for SOU ($100 per class) and extensions ($125 per class)
- Must have bona fide intent at time of filing

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## 12. Trademark Maintenance

### Ongoing Requirements

**Section 8 Declaration (Years 5-6)**
- Filed between 5th and 6th anniversary of registration
- Declaration of continued use
- Specimen showing current use
- Fee: $225 per class
- Failure to file = registration canceled

**Section 9 Renewal (Every 10 Years)**
- Filed between 9th and 10th anniversary (and every 10 years after)
- Declaration of continued use
- Specimen showing current use
- Fee: $300 per class
- Failure to file = registration expires

**Combined Section 8 & 9 (10-Year Mark)**
- Can file together for efficiency
- Combined fee: $525 per class

### Section 15 Declaration (Optional)
- Filed after 5 years of continuous use
- Makes registration "incontestable"
- Limits grounds for cancellation
- No additional fee if filed with Section 8

### Maintenance Calendar

| Year | Requirement | Deadline |
|------|-------------|----------|
| 5-6 | Section 8 Declaration | Between 5th and 6th year |
| 5-6 | Section 15 (optional) | Same window |
| 9-10 | Section 8 & 9 Renewal | Between 9th and 10th year |
| 19-20 | Section 8 & 9 Renewal | Between 19th and 20th year |
| Every 10 years | Continue renewals | 6-month grace period available |

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## 13. Industry-Specific Guidance

### Technology & SaaS
**Common Classes:** 9 (software), 42 (SaaS)
**Key Issues:**
- Software descriptions must be specific
- SaaS vs. downloadable software distinction
- API and developer tool descriptions
- Evolving technology terminology

**Specimen Tips:**
- App store screenshots showing the mark
- Website showing software features and purchasing
- Software interface with mark displayed

### E-commerce & Retail
**Common Classes:** 35 (retail services), 25 (if selling apparel)
**Key Issues:**
- "Retail store services" vs. product classes
- Dropshipping and marketplace considerations
- Multi-category retailers

**Specimen Tips:**
- Website showing products for sale
- Shopping cart functionality visible
- Clear trademark display

### Food & Beverage
**Common Classes:** 29, 30, 32, 33 (products), 43 (restaurants)
**Key Issues:**
- Product vs. restaurant service distinction
- Geographic terms (often require disclaimer)
- Ingredient-based names (descriptiveness)

**Specimen Tips:**
- Product packaging or labels
- Menu showing trademark
- Restaurant signage

### Cannabis & CBD
**Common Classes:** 3 (topicals), 5 (pharmaceuticals), 34 (smoking accessories)
**Key Issues:**
- Federal illegality of marijuana limits registration
- CBD from hemp may be registrable for lawful products
- Must comply with FDA/FTC requirements
- Goods/services must be lawful

**Special Considerations:**
- Focus on hemp-derived products
- Avoid health claims in goods descriptions
- Consider state trademark registration

### Professional Services
**Common Classes:** 35 (consulting), 36 (financial), 41 (education), 45 (legal)
**Key Issues:**
- Broad service descriptions often refused
- Geographic limitations
- Firm name vs. individual name marks

**Specimen Tips:**
- Website describing services
- Engagement letters (with service description)
- Marketing materials

### Fashion & Apparel
**Common Classes:** 25 (clothing), 18 (bags), 14 (jewelry)
**Key Issues:**
- Highly crowded field
- Style names vs. brand names
- International manufacturing

**Specimen Tips:**
- Clothing tags and labels
- Hang tags
- E-commerce product pages

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## 14. Case Studies

### Case Study 1: Tech Startup Word Mark

**Client:** AI software company
**Mark:** "NEURALFLOW" (invented word)
**Classes:** 9 (software), 42 (SaaS)

**Process:**
1. Comprehensive search revealed no conflicting marks
2. Filed use-based application with website specimen
3. No Office Actions received
4. Published without opposition
5. Registration issued in 9 months

**Key Success Factors:**
- Strong, fanciful mark
- Clear goods/services description
- Professional specimen showing software for sale

### Case Study 2: Restaurant with Descriptiveness Challenge

**Client:** Fast-casual restaurant chain
**Mark:** "FRESH KITCHEN CO."
**Class:** 43 (restaurant services)

**Challenge:**
- Examiner issued Section 2(e)(1) descriptiveness refusal
- "Fresh" and "Kitchen" describe restaurant qualities

**Resolution:**
1. Submitted evidence of 5 years continuous use
2. Provided advertising expenditure figures
3. Included customer declarations
4. Argued secondary meaning acquired

**Outcome:** Registration granted on Principal Register based on acquired distinctiveness

### Case Study 3: E-commerce Brand with Confusion Refusal

**Client:** Online pet supply retailer
**Mark:** "PAWSOME PETS"
**Class:** 35 (retail services)

**Challenge:**
- Examiner cited prior registration "PAWSOME" for pet products
- Section 2(d) likelihood of confusion refusal

**Resolution:**
1. Distinguished goods (retail services vs. products)
2. Argued different channels of trade
3. Provided evidence of coexistence in marketplace
4. Narrowed goods description to avoid overlap

**Outcome:** Registration granted after successful Office Action response

### Case Study 4: Intent-to-Use Application

**Client:** Beverage startup (pre-launch)
**Mark:** "DRIFT" (for energy drinks)
**Class:** 32 (non-alcoholic beverages)

**Process:**
1. Filed ITU application 8 months before product launch
2. Received Notice of Allowance
3. Filed first extension of time (product development delayed)
4. Filed Statement of Use with product photos
5. Registration issued

**Key Benefits:**
- Secured priority date before competitors
- Time to perfect branding before commitment
- Nationwide protection from filing date

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## 15. Common Mistakes to Avoid

### Before Filing

**1. Not Searching First**
Filing without a search wastes $350+ if mark is refused.

**2. Choosing Descriptive Marks**
Marks that describe products/services face refusal or weak protection.

**3. Copying Competitors**
Even "inspired" names risk confusion refusals and infringement claims.

**4. Waiting Too Long**
Another party may file first and block your registration.

### During Filing

**5. Wrong Entity as Owner**
Trademark must be owned by entity using it in commerce.

**6. Incorrect Goods/Services**
Descriptions that are too broad get refused; too narrow limits protection.

**7. Poor Specimens**
Advertisements, mock-ups, or internal documents are not acceptable.

**8. Wrong Filing Basis**
Filing use-based when not yet in use can invalidate registration.

### After Filing

**9. Missing Deadlines**
Office Action responses are due in 3 months (extendable to 6).

**10. Not Monitoring**
Failing to police your mark can weaken rights.

**11. Forgetting Maintenance**
Missing Section 8 or 9 filings cancels/expires registration.

**12. Improper ® Use**
Using ® before registration is illegal.

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## 16. Frequently Asked Questions

### Basics

**Q: What's the difference between a trademark and a service mark?**
A: Functionally identical. Trademarks are for goods (products); service marks are for services. Both are registered through the same USPTO process.

**Q: Can I trademark a hashtag?**
A: Yes, if used as a source identifier, not just a social media tag. #JUSTDOIT functions as a trademark; #monday does not.

**Q: Can I trademark a color?**
A: Possibly, but it requires extensive evidence that consumers associate the color with your brand. Examples: Tiffany blue, UPS brown.

**Q: How do I trademark a name internationally?**
A: File separate applications in each country, or use the Madrid Protocol system to file in multiple countries through a single application.

### Cost & Value

**Q: Why should I pay for an attorney when I can file myself?**
A: USPTO data shows attorney-filed applications have 74% approval rate vs. 55% for pro se filings. Attorneys identify issues before filing, increasing success rate.

**Q: Is the government fee refundable?**
A: No. The $350 USPTO fee is never refunded, even if your application is refused.

**Q: What does the money-back guarantee cover?**
A: Our $49 service fee is refunded if your mark cannot be registered due to conflicts we should have identified in our search.

### Process

**Q: Can I use my trademark while the application is pending?**
A: Yes. Use ™ or ℠ while pending. Only use ® after registration issues.

**Q: What happens if someone opposes my trademark?**
A: Opposition proceedings are handled by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). This is an adversarial proceeding similar to litigation.

**Q: Can I file for multiple trademarks at once?**
A: Yes. Each mark requires a separate application and fee, but they can be filed simultaneously.

### Rights & Protection

**Q: What rights does registration give me?**
A: Nationwide priority, legal presumption of validity, right to use ®, enhanced damages, and ability to record with Customs.

**Q: Can I stop someone using a similar name?**
A: If there's likelihood of confusion in the marketplace, you may have grounds to demand they stop through a cease-and-desist letter or litigation.

**Q: What's the difference between the Principal and Supplemental Register?**
A: Principal Register provides full trademark rights. Supplemental Register is for descriptive marks that haven't acquired distinctiveness—provides limited rights but blocks identical applications.

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## 17. Glossary of Trademark Terms

**Acquired Distinctiveness (Secondary Meaning)**: Consumer recognition of a descriptive mark as a brand through extensive use and advertising.

**Certification Mark**: Mark used to certify goods/services meet certain standards (e.g., "UL Listed").

**Collective Mark**: Mark used by members of a group or organization.

**Declaration**: Sworn statement submitted to USPTO.

**Drawing**: Visual representation of the mark in trademark application.

**Examining Attorney**: USPTO attorney who reviews trademark applications.

**Goods**: Physical products (Classes 1-34).

**Incontestability**: Status achieved after 5 years of registration with continuous use; limits grounds for cancellation.

**Intent-to-Use (ITU)**: Filing basis for marks not yet in use in commerce.

**Likelihood of Confusion**: Legal standard for determining if two marks are too similar.

**Madrid Protocol**: International treaty allowing trademark registration in multiple countries through one application.

**Nice Classification**: International system categorizing goods/services into 45 classes.

**Notice of Allowance (NOA)**: USPTO document issued for ITU applications after publication, allowing applicant to file Statement of Use.

**Office Action**: USPTO letter identifying issues with an application.

**Opposition**: Challenge to a trademark application filed during the 30-day publication period.

**Principal Register**: Main USPTO register providing full trademark rights.

**Services**: Intangible offerings (Classes 35-45).

**Specimen**: Evidence of trademark use in commerce.

**Statement of Use (SOU)**: Document filed for ITU applications showing the mark is now in use.

**Supplemental Register**: Secondary register for marks that don't qualify for Principal Register.

**TEAS**: Trademark Electronic Application System (USPTO online filing).

**TESS**: Trademark Electronic Search System (USPTO search database).

**TMEP**: Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure.

**TTAB**: Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.

**Use in Commerce**: Bona fide use of a mark in the ordinary course of trade.

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