Trademark Application Cover Letter

What a good one includes

• Clearly state the exact name of the applicant, their entity type, and the precise representation of the trademark being registered.
• Specify the exact international classes of goods or services being applied for, matching the official classification guidelines.
• Explicitly declare the filing basis, whether under Section 1(a) for actual use in commerce or Section 1(b) for intent to use.
• Provide a detailed description of the accompanying specimens, explaining exactly how they demonstrate the mark's use in commerce for each class.
• Include a clear breakdown of the filing fees enclosed or authorized for payment through an official deposit account.
• List the dedicated legal representative's direct contact information, bar credentials, and preferred communication methods for future correspondence.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Mismatching the applicant’s legal entity name or spelling with the official corporate registry documents.
• Failing to explicitly link each submitted specimen to its corresponding international class and goods or services description.
• Using overly vague or non-standard descriptions of goods and services rather than relying on the trademark office's pre-approved ID manual.
• Omitting the specific filing basis, which forces the examining attorney to guess the applicant's legal intent.

Frequently asked questions