Welcome to Trademarks 102, which provides educational videos guiding you through each step and question of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s federal trademark process. Follow these videos so that you can submit your trademark application with confidence.
Learn how to create an account with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office so that you can begin your electronic application.
Learn the differences between a Teas Plus and Teas Standard application – and how to choose the correct type for your application.
Learn how to submit information about the owner of your trademark.
Learn about the differences between a Standard Character and Special Form trademark – and how to choose the correct type of trademark for your application.
Learn how to upload a trademark that is acceptable to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. step and question of the USPTO’s federal
Learn how to respond to the five “Additional Statements” in the application. (This step is required for Teas Plus applications and optional for Teas Standard applications.)
Learn how to submit acceptable descriptions of your goods and services for Teas Plus Applications.
Learn how to submit acceptable descriptions of your goods and services for Teas Standard applications.
Learn how to submit an acceptable specimen – which is proof that you are using your trademark in business with your applied-for goods/services.
Learn how to electronically sign and submit your federal trademark application.
Learn what happens after you submit your federal trademark application, including potential responses from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
In Trademarks 102, we examine the federal trademark application submission process. We'll walk through each step of the process to understand what is required at each stage.
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