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What is a Trademark Statement of Use? – AN EASY GUIDE
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Michael Kondoudis -- DC Trademark Lawyer Michael Kondoudis -- DC Trademark Lawyer
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Dateline: Washington, DC
Wednesday, December 14, 2022

 

What are the requirements for a trademark Statement of Use?

A Statement of Use has three requirements. Every Statement of Use for a trademark must include (1) the required fee(s), (2) at least one example of use, and (3) a sworn confirmation that the mark is being used in commerce.  

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) requires a fee for each class of products and services listed in your Notice of Allowance. Similarly, the USPTO requires at least one example of use for each class. So, if your trademark application has been allowed for three classes, then your Statement of Use would require $300 (3 classes x $100/class).

The sworn confirmation must be made by a person with legal authority to bind the trademark owner and must be signed.  When a Statement of Use is unsigned or signed by the wrong party, a substitute verification Is required.

About Michael Kondoudis

For more than twenty years, Michael Kondoudis has been the go-to trademarking expert for businesses of all shapes and sizes. Michael is a USPTO-licensed trademark and patent attorney, educator, speaker, and author of the Amazon best-seller: Going From Business to Brand. He is also an authority trusted by national news media on major trademark stories involving NFTs and the Metaverse. For more information, visit www.mekiplaw.com.
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