What Is a Trademark Application?
A trademark application is the formal filing submitted to the USPTO to request federal registration of a trademark. The application identifies the mark, its owner, the goods or services it is used with, and provides evidence that the mark is used (or intended to be used) in commerce. A properly prepared trademark application is the foundation of a successful registration.
Trademark Application Requirements
A complete trademark application requires the mark itself (word mark, design mark, or combined), the applicant's legal name and address, a filing basis — either Section 1(a) for marks already in use in commerce or Section 1(b) for intent-to-use applications, identification of goods and services organized by international class, a specimen showing the mark in use (for use-based applications), the filing fee ($250 per class for TEAS Plus or $350 for TEAS Standard), and a signed declaration. Each of these elements involves legal judgment that can significantly impact the strength and scope of your eventual registration.
Why Attorney-Prepared Applications Perform Better
The USPTO's data consistently shows that trademark applications prepared by attorneys have significantly higher approval rates. This is because attorneys select the optimal filing basis and format, draft precise goods and services descriptions, prepare specimens that meet the USPTO's standards, anticipate and avoid common grounds for refusal, and handle office actions when they arise.
Our Application Services
Our registration packages include complete application preparation and filing as part of the service. We handle every detail — from classification and description drafting to specimen review and filing. Packages start at $2,499 per mark.