What Is a Statement of Use?
A Statement of Use is a filing submitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to confirm that your trademark is being used in commerce.
If you filed your trademark application on an intent-to-use basis, the USPTO requires a Statement of Use before your trademark can be registered. This filing includes proof showing how your trademark is used with your goods or services.
Prepare My Statement of UseWhen Is a Statement of Use Required?
Statement of Use is required after the USPTO issues a Notice of Allowance for a trademark application filed on an intent-to-use basis.
If you applied for a trademark before using it in commerce, the USPTO requires confirmation of actual use before your trademark can be registered. Filing a Statement of Use provides that confirmation.
Prepare My Statement of UseWhat Evidence Is Needed for a Statement of Use?
Your Statement of Use must include proof that your trademark is being used in commerce. This proof is called a specimen.
Your specimen must show your trademark as it is actually used with your goods or services.
The trademark must be used in real commercial activity, not just reserved or planned for future use.
The specimen must match the goods or services listed in your trademark application and clearly display the trademark.
Deadlines & Fees
After the USPTO issues a Notice of Allowance, you must file a Statement of Use within a required time frame to continue your trademark application.
- Initial Filing Deadline: You generally have six months from the Notice of Allowance date to file your initial Statement of Use.
- Additional Fees May Apply: If your trademark is not yet in use, you may need to request an extension instead of filing a Statement of Use. Extension requests require additional USPTO filing fees.
- Missing the Deadline: If you do not file a Statement of Use or a valid extension request by the deadline, your trademark application may be abandoned.
USPTO deadlines are strictly enforced, and filing fees vary based on timing and filing type.
How Trademark Engine Helps with Your Statement of Use
Trademark Engine provides attorney-assisted support to help ensure your Statement of Use is prepared correctly and filed on time.
Attorney Review
A trademark attorney reviews your application details and Statement of Use information.
Specimen Review
Your proof of use is reviewed to help confirm it meets USPTO requirements.
Prepared Filing
Your Statement of Use is prepared based on the information provided and USPTO guidelines.
Filed on Your Behalf
The completed filing is submitted to the USPTO in accordance with official procedures.
Statement of Use Filing Pricing
Trademark Engine provides attorney-assisted support to help you prepare and file a Statement of Use that meets USPTO requirements.
Statement of Use filings start at $129, depending on your application and filing needs.
Additional USPTO filing fees may apply.
Starting at $129 + USPTO filing fees
Why Choose Trademark Engine for Your Statement of Use?
Trademark Engine offers attorney-assisted support designed to help you prepare and file a Statement of Use accurately and on time.
- Attorney-assisted Statement of Use preparation and filing
- Experience working with USPTO trademark requirements
- Clear, compliant submissions prepared to USPTO standards
- Simple, guided process from start to finish
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