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A use-based federal trademark application is a filing with the United States Patent and Trademark Office based on the status of the trademark as already used in the marketplace. It requires submitting a specimen, or adequate proof, showing that the trademark was properly used on or in association with goods or services.
Filing on a use basis offers a faster registration process and nationwide protection, and eliminates the later cost of filing proof of use compared with intent-to-use applications.
Our attorneys advise whether you have adequately used the trademark on or in association with your goods or services to qualify for a use-based application.
A federal intent-to-use application allows clients to reserve rights to a brand name, logo, or slogan before they have actually started using the trademark in commerce.
It serves as a legal placeholder that establishes a priority date — the date the law treats as your first use of the trademark — provided the application eventually matures into a full registration once use begins and proof of use is filed.
If the trademark office raises issues, objections, or rejections, we respond accordingly. Prosecution and argument charges typically range between $350 and $900, and every charge is disclosed on our published fee schedule.
Please note that paying for the filing of a trademark application does not guarantee successful registration, and the cost associated with the application is non-refundable.
Build on the strongest, cleanest available brand — before you invest in it.
Keep your registration active, monitored, and enforceable for its full life.
