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A trademark protects words, names, slogans and logos to ensure the exclusive rights (on similar goods or services that would cause confusion) of usage to the owner of the mark.

Amazon has typically required that a trademark be registered before granting approval for inclusion in their Brand Registry. However, recently some applicants have received approval even with pending trademark applications. For specific eligibility requirements, we strongly recommend checking with Amazon's Brand Registry directly. Most U.S. applicants should receive their verification code within 5-10 business days. Once you have received your verification you may use this link to enroll. If you run into any issues, we recommend contacting amazon support team to help assist - [email protected]. You may use the following link to apply for Amazon brand registry https://brandservices.amazon.com/brandregistry/eligibility.

You may use the ™ symbol next to your trademark right away. You may use the ® next to your trademark only after your trademark has gone through the entire trademark registration process (approx. 8 - 14 months) a Statement of Use is filed (for marks not currently in use) and a Registration Certificate is issued.

No. The fees listed on our web site are the total costs (our service fee + government fee) required to get your trademark filed.

Yes. Once we have completed all necessary steps (review, format, transmit and submit to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office) we will email you the application for you to review, if everything looks good you must sign the application.

The USPTO (United States Patent & Trademark Office charges a fee per class, in most situations only one (1) class is required, however, additional classes may be purchased at your request.

Yes, maintaining the good standing of your trademark is akin to most government procedures, requiring routine filings and document renewals. If the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office presents queries or issues refusals concerning your filings, it is essential to promptly respond with appropriate office actions. Furthermore, within six months following the issuance of your notice of allowance, a statement of use must be filed. It's also mandatory to submit a statement of continued use during specific time frames: between the 5th and 6th years, the 9th and 10th years, and every subsequent decade within the 9th and 10th-year window.

No. An applicant’s citizenship must be included in the record, but it need not be US citizenship. If an applicant/corporation is not the citizen of any country, then a statement to that effect is sufficient. If an applicant has dual citizenship, then applicant must choose which citizenship will be printed in the Official Certificate of Registration.

No. However certain countries do recognize a U.S. Registration as a basis for registering the mark in that country. Many countries maintain a register of trademarks. Each country’s laws about registration should be consulted.

The average trademark registration examination process takes 8 - 12 months, however, it can possibly take anywhere from 1 year to several years for the process to be completed. This depends on the basis for filing and any issues that arise in the examination process.

US trademarks can last forever as long as the trademark is being used in commerce and defended against infringement. However, for a trademark registration to remain valid, a Statement of Use must be filed: (1) between the fifth and sixth year following registration and (2) within the year before the end of every ten-year period after the date of registration.

The USPTO (United States Patent & Trademark Office) will not register a trademark that is similar to a mark that is already registered. This means that conducting a trademark name search is essential prior to filing and is recommended by most legal representatives. We offer a free do-it-yourself trademark search or you can hire us to conduct trademark research for you by ordering our Advanced Trademark Search.

Yes. A registered mark can be transferred or sold. There is a fee from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).