Trademark Application Filing Instructions

Overview
  • Read a full description of the Clinic's trademark application assistance

  • We have previously sent you the digital trademark registation application that we prepared..  Using these instructions, all that you need to do is upload it into the on-line application system, electronically sign it and then pay the filing fee with your credit card.

Step-by-Step Filing Instructions
  1. Use a laptop or desktop computer to file the application (not your smart phone).

  2. Save the digital application file to your hard drive.

  3. Create an account (or log-in to an existing account) on the government's on-line application system. .

    • Go to: https://account.uspto.gov

    • Then either:

      • Log into an existing account, or
      • create a new account

        • To Create a New Account:   Click "Create a USPTO.gov Account" and follow the instructions

          • Identity Verification Process.  You may be asked to go through a one-time-only identity verification process which will take about 15 minutes to complete - follow the instructions - CLICK HERE for a description of the process.   CLICK HERE for a page with more detailed information.

        • Write down and save your password.  You may be required to use it again during the approval process in order to provide additional information

        • Then log-in

  4. Doing that will take you to the "MYUSPTO" page

    • Under the heading "TRADEMARK FORM FINDER", click "File an application"
    • then in the resulting sub-menu click "File a TEAS application"
    • Doing that will take you to the first page of the actual on-line application

  5. FIRST PAGE OF APPLICATION:

    • Question #1 - Click the button for "TEAS Plus"

    • Question #2 - select "no" (indicating that you are not represented by an attorney)

    • Question #3 - click "browse". You will then be instructed to navigate to the directory on your hard drive where you stored the digital application file - once there, select the file.

    • Click "Continue" on the bottom to go to the second page.

  6. NOTE:  All that you need to do in steps 7 through 10 below is to click "continue" at the bottom of each the page to navigate to the signature page

  7. SECOND PAGE OF APPLICATION:  On that second page (labeled "Applicant Information") review the information for accuracy then click "Continue" at the bottom to proceed to the the third page.

    8. Tip:  Make sure the email address for you is shown correctly.  USPTO will be communicating with you exclusively by email



  8. THIRD PAGE OF APPLICATION:  On the third page (labeled "Mark Information") review the information for accuracy then click "Continue" at the bottom to proceed to the fourth page.

  9. FOURTH PAGE OF APPLICATION:  On the fourth page (labeled "Basis of Filing") review the information then click "Continue" at the bottom to proceed to the fifth page.

    • TIP:  Be sure to look closely at the list of the goods or services that are to be covered by your trademark.  If the list is not complete or is not accurate contact the Clinic so that corrections can be made

    • OPTIONAL STEP - VIEW SPECIMENS:  (NOT REQUIRED   - If you don't want to view the specimens you may safely skip this step)

      • Specimens are digital images that prove you are actually using the trademark "in commerce".

      • The required specimens are included in the digital application file given to you by the Clinic

      • It is not necessary but if you want to view the specimens CLICK HERE for instructions.

      • NOTE - If you are filing on an "intent to use" basis THERE ARE NO SPECIMENS

  10. FIFTH PAGE OF APPLICATION:  On that fifth page (labeled "Correspondence Information"), review the information and make corrections if needed.  After confirming that the information is correct, click "continue" on the bottom to proceed to the sixth page.

  11. SIXTH PAGE OF APPLICATION:  The sixth page is where you electronically "sign" and verify that the information in your application is true.

    • Under the heading "DECLARATION" CLICK ALL FOUR OF THE BOXES (indicating that all four of the statements are true).

      • Tip:  the first of the four boxes can be confusing.  But it is safe to click because the statement is true - (yes, the basis of your filing is either "use in commerce" or "intent to use").

    • Second, in the space indicated, "sign" your name by typing it in between slash marks.  For example - "/John Doe/" (without the quotation marks). That will be your electronic signature.

    • Third, type your name in space labeled "signatory name"

    • Fourth, in the space labeled "Signatory Position" type "Owner". Or, if it is your company that is applying and not you personally type your title (for example "president")

    • Fifth, enter your phone number & date in the spaces indicated

    • Sixth, click the "validate" button at the bottom of the page

  12. FINAL PAGE OF APPLICATION:  Doing the above will take you to the final page.  Enter your email address in the space indicated, then, if ready to pay, click "pay/submit".  Enter your credit card information as instructed.  Once submitted, a filing receipt email will be sent to you with the serial number for your application.  Save the filing receipt in your records.