What is a trademark declaration and how do I submit one?

A trademark declaration is a document stating that a specific phrase, logo, or other design element is used as a trademark. To submit a trademark declaration, you will need to fill out the appropriate forms and mail them to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The forms you need to fill out depend on the type of trademark you are registering. For a word mark, you will need a “Declaration of Intent to Use” under Section 15 of the Trademark Act. This document will include your name and address, the mark you want to register, and the goods or services you plan to offer under that mark. You will also need to provide a statement of use, which is a sworn statement that you are using the mark in commerce in the state of Massachusetts. For a design mark or logo, you will need to submit a “Trademark Registration and Declaration of Ownership” with the USPTO. This document will include the mark, description of the design, a drawing of the mark, and a statement of your ownership of the mark. Once you have filled out the appropriate forms and sent them to the USPTO, you will receive a filing receipt with a file number and the date that your trademark was registered. This will serve as a record of your trademark in the USPTO database.

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