How to Fill Out a Trademark Application | Step-by-Step to DIY Your USPTO Trademark Application
Are you thinking of filing your trademark application yourself? In this video I go through the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) Trademark Application step-by-step to show you how to fill out the forms and avoid common mistakes.
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Want to work with me on your USPTO Trademark application? I have a few spots in my schedule for new clients for Trademark Packages ($850 plus USPTO filing fees), where I will represent you & file your trademark with the United States Patent & Trademark Office. This includes doing a trademark search, consulting about strategy, filing the application, and facilitating it through the trademark office process. If you're interested, email me at elizabeth@elizabethpw.com and we can get started discussing if this is a good fit for you and next steps.
@charliebeers2013
5 ай бұрын
Hello, I have a first use common law trademark dating back to 2014. A fortune 500 company took my TM and filed a 'first to file' in 2019. I just found this as I was researching to file. I'm past the time to file a grievance. So, instead, I'd like to move forward to TM my brand so I can franchise and expand to other states without issue. The company in question offers a different product, but same category. If I move forward, I don't think they should have the right to block me a I am "first to use" with online proof. Had they researched this prior to filing, they would have found my product.
@shannaetaylor4080
Ай бұрын
I will be contacting you soon. I need help with trademarking my business name as well as my new brand.
@nextvip9949
18 күн бұрын
can you please check your email thanks
Thank you for creating this video! I didn't have $1,200 to pay an attorney, but I still wanted to protect my business, and this video helped me.
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@smallbiztaxlady
Жыл бұрын
@@ElizabethPW Yes. I received my "The USPTO has published your trademark" email today. Apparently I can use the TM mark while they are investigating if I can have my mark.
@LibertyMadison
Жыл бұрын
@@smallbiztaxlady congratulations
@la-diamondpotter6948
Жыл бұрын
Did they approve your application?
@1mikesofocused42
Жыл бұрын
I'm wondering that too how did it go?
Thank you for doing this video! People like you deserves the best of the best.
@ElizabethPW
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
I love your personality - you made this topic extremely easy to focus on! Felt like talking to a friend
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
Glad you found it that way! :)
This was a great walk-through video. Simple and straight to the point. I was able to fill out my trademark application with no complications. Thanks. and once again. Great Video. Really Helpful...
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
this video helped me finally file my trademark today after putting it off for years out of fear i'd mess up! thank you SO MUCH elizabeth!
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear! You're welcome!
This was so much more helpful than literally any other resource I could find. This is a very intimidating process. Fingers crossed I got it right. Thank you!
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
Best of luck! You're welcome
so sweet of you to answer. thank you so much!
Your amazing thank you for sharing your gifts with us common folks 💚
@ElizabethPW
2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome
Love this. Just filed my application on my own. Thank you!
@ElizabethPW
10 ай бұрын
Wonderful!
This was so helpful and the best video on KZread on how to complete a Trademark Application, thank you!
@ElizabethPW
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
I had someone ask this question to me today, and tada - Elizabeth has a video for that! Just sent it to them and I hope it helps them get going :) Thank you for sharing so generously!
@ElizabethPW
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Nathalie! Thank you for passing the video along! :)
What a blessing you are. Truly, thank you for this.
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome
This is so helpful especially about the LLC aspect. I almost started the application without it
@ElizabethPW
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome -- good to hear it was helpful
Greetings Attorney Weinstein! I'm a fellow attorney based in the DC Metro area and I found this video EXTREMELY HELPFUL, as I am transitioning my practice into Small Business and Entertainment Law. Thank you very much for this!
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear! Best wishes with the new focus for your practice
@lpena2109
9 ай бұрын
@@ElizabethPW Thank you Elizabeth!
@user-ql1iu6fv6s
6 ай бұрын
$850.00??? What a rip off! Lots of lawyers way cheaper!
@Repentforthekindomogiah
2 ай бұрын
@@user-ql1iu6fv6s you call 850 expensive, what you expect, 850 is a steal, 2000$ and up is a rip off and thats if they see ya filing on your own.
This video as the best one I've seen by far! I'll be tuning in for more.
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear, thanks!
Thank you Elizabeth for taking the time to create this video
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
Check out the other videos in this series, so you can get all the info to prepare and file your trademark application: kzread.info/head/PLd0wcIHXfOTffWuy8MRFgQuGrPza1HAgQ
@lifeofnia1269
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this informative video. My question is what if you don’t have a date of sale just yet? Im currently working on product and wanted to get a head start on trademarking my name before labeling products. If you could assist me it would be greatly appreciated.
That was amazingly helpful. I’m starting a small business in which I’m about to launch soon and because the business will be used as an umbrella of other businesses to follow (at least that’s the goal) I don’t want someone to take my company’s name. Thank you so much for this step by step info, it is greatly appreciated.
@ElizabethPW
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!!
You are the best! This is very helpful
@ElizabethPW
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Holy smokes!!! You are AWESOME!!!
For years I’ve looked for a trademark video and the lawyers or ppl telling us only gave us so much and skipped parts so we would need them thank you so much I’d rather take a chance paying $275 and not getting accepted then losing $1400 god bless you
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, good to hear! Best of luck!
@la-diamondpotter6948
Жыл бұрын
@Iamdopeaxf Did they approve your application?
@Cokerants
Жыл бұрын
@@la-diamondpotter6948 ????
Thank you! Great video, very clear and helpful!
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so so much for this very easy to follow video! Much appreciated!
@ElizabethPW
2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
Hi Elizabeth, I hope you are well! I truly appreciate your content, it is delivered to perfection:) I just had a quick question: the class I am applying for my trademark is 003 which combines cosmetics, makeup & perfumes, thus my question is do I copy & paste the direct applicable statements that apply to my Co. into the form? (Let me know if I need to elucidate further?) Thank you in advance!
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
In the video at 8:45 you can see where I'm using the database for classes to select them. That's where you search for the statements that you want (cosmetics, etc.) and check the box and then add them to your application (by inserting checked entries).
@lporter115
Жыл бұрын
@@ElizabethPW Gosh thanks so much
Hey there, thank you so much for this video. Such a life savor! I had a question about the “intent to use” vs “use in commerce” distinction. If I am starting a business and have had a website up, get nothing is actually for sale yet as it says coming soon, would the logo be eligible for “in use” or does that need to be an intent mark until I’m actually selling on my website?
@ElizabethPW
2 жыл бұрын
Good question - you need to make a sale for it to be in use. Just one sale, but there needs to be one. It's confusing because they don't mean ordinary word "use" they mean "use in commerce" as in money has been exchanged.
@shadi537
2 жыл бұрын
@@ElizabethPW Do we have to submit any kind of receipt to prove the sale?
@SamuelSEdme
Жыл бұрын
@@ElizabethPW Would my logo be eligible as "in use" if I sold some of my products elsewhere outside my website before I created the logo? For reference, I am considering starting a publishing imprint or LLC.
you are doing an amzing job here and giving us so much value for free, we can just say thank you ❤️!
@ElizabethPW
2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@YoTeezy
2 жыл бұрын
God will reward u in our village we hv big faith in helping others which we need more of instead of money all the time. U help 1 u help many in ur community and society
Great video. Thank you so much for walking us through.
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
You bet!
Thank you so much for the fantastic tutorial Elizabeth! Thanks to your video I was able to apply easily yesterday. I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart. God bless you Elizabeth. P.S. Can you only pick one class or can you pick multiple and would it cost the same? If I can pick multiple how can I change it now? Sorry I was reading the comments and have one more question. I applied for 1a even though my product is not sold yet. It will sell very soon so I just applied for 1a. Is this ok? Kind regards Young
@ElizabethPW
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Yes you can have multiple classes, but each class costs more money. You can't add classes after you file -- it would mean filing a new / additional trademark application. If you have not sold the product yet, then really it should be 1b -- but you can amend it to change that: tmep.uspto.gov/RDMS/TMEP/current#/current/TMEP-800d1e861.html
@yck928
2 жыл бұрын
@@ElizabethPW Hi Elizabeth. Thank you for your great answer. I have one more question. Would it cost even when the class is similar? Eg. sticker, decal sticker, car sticker. If I ticked all three it would cost 3x the original?
@ElizabethPW
2 жыл бұрын
It only costs more if they are in a different *numbered* class. In any numbered class there are multiple things - so yes you can have bumper stickers and wall stickers in the same numbered class (16). But some stickers are in another class, like nail stickers are class 3 and helmet stickers are class 9.
You are an angel! Seriously, I can't thank you enough!
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
Welcome!!
Your so awesome for sharing this info in a step by step tutorial!! Thanks so much beautiful!!
@ElizabethPW
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
This video was so informative. Thank you so much!!
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
Just what I needed, I have been sitting in this application for more than a month. Just found you and would not let you go anytime soon. 🙏
@ElizabethPW
2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
Dear Elizabeth, thank you so much for creating this video and walking me through the process! I truly appreciate it!
love your content, excellent resource!!
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
Thank you so much for the information on how to complete this process and very clear I may add. Forever a subscriber!
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
Thank you so much for the clear and easy to understand guidance.
@ElizabethPW
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Your so awesome for doing this - got your self a new sub.
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard!
loved this video and how you stopped for each section to explain i will be coming back to this video pretty often to file thank you!
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
Glad you found it helpful!
Thank you so much for this incredibly helpful video. Saving me time and helped me not be overwhelmed with the process.
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
Thank you so much for this step by step video.
@ElizabethPW
2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
OMG I love you ❤❤❤❤❤❤. Thank you I couldn't find a video that was very easy. I really appreciate this video. Be blessed
@ElizabethPW
2 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome!
This is perfect length, precise and so easy to follow. Using the visuals makes all the difference. Thank you for sharing your knowledge❤
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much! This was the most easy step by step guide for trademarking video!!
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Very helpful! I appreciate this video very much.
@ElizabethPW
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
This has been BY FAR the BEST video I've found. So easy and I did it all on my own. thank you !!!
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear, thanks!!
Thank you for your guidance, Elizabeth!
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
Welcome!
Elizabeth you’re the Best!!! Thanks!
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
Welcome!
Thank You Elizabeth, I followed all you steps and completed my application. Great Video
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
thank you! a million, not many people sharing so in depth
@ElizabethPW
6 ай бұрын
welcome!
Thank you for the helpful video.
@ElizabethPW
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
Thank you soooo much! So helpful. Got my application in today.
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
I learned a lot. Thanks for sharing!
@ElizabethPW
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
great video, thanks!
Thank you for taking the time out the make this video on how to fill out a trademarking application online. Other videos I came across didnt get to the meat and potato as I would say and your video did. Thank you for breaking everything down.
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear! Thanks!
Thanks! the signature part really helped me👍🏾
Thank you for posting this video. It was very helpful.
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you Elizabeth for this very helpful video!!
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
Welcome!
Thank you! You are the best at explaining the process.
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear, thanks!
@la-diamondpotter6948
Жыл бұрын
Did they approve your application?
Thank you so much for your clear explanation of this application.
@ElizabethPW
10 ай бұрын
You are welcome!
Through your youtube channel, I find them very useful, especially for those starting a business, or small business. great
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
That's great to hear!
Thank you this very helpful, professional and easy !
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
Thank you ☺️ Very informative video love the content.
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
I just bought my trademark! Your video helped a lot! Thanks for uploading.
@moonsyoungestsun6550
Ай бұрын
How long was the process, from the beginning when you started searching the trademark database to see if your name was already in use until finally getting the trademark?
Great step-by-step video on how to file a trademark yourself.
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
Awesome video!! Thank you 🙏🏾
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
Welcome!
Elizabeth, Just want to thank you for this video. Clear and concise. I successfully filed my trademark because of you. Thank you.
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear, thanks for sharing about that!
@moonsyoungestsun6550
Ай бұрын
How long did it take to file?
Thank you so much Elizabeth 💓 and you are awesome! 💯
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome
Thank you!! Biggest Help!
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
Welcome!
You're amazing!!
Thanks again Elizabeth! I just filed my own trademark after watching your video 3 times. : )
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear! :)
This video was incredibly helpful. Thank you.
@ElizabethPW
7 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
With your help, i submitted successfully a trade mark application for my business, thank you very much 😊
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear, best wishes with it!
@Ibnmasr101
Жыл бұрын
@@ElizabethPW you are the kind of lawyers I would like to deal with, in case, I need a lawyer. I appreciate your amazing work here. best wishes
soooo helpful thank you
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
Welcome!
This helped me so much thank you so much!
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
welcome!
Thanks for your help, just got our application filled out, and submitted.
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
great to hear!
WOW! BEAUTIFUL!
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Thank you for doing this!
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
Welcome!
Thank You So Much . 🙏🏾🙏🏾 Saved Me A Ton Of $$$ .
@ElizabethPW
2 жыл бұрын
Welcome!!
great video! very well done. Fantastic Service!
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
love it - THANK YOU!
@ElizabethPW
26 күн бұрын
You are so welcome!
So...grateful....
Very helpful, thank you!
@ElizabethPW
10 ай бұрын
welcome!
Thank you so much for sharing this! I couldn't afford an attorney and wanted to try on my own. I was at a loss with some of the sections and this helped so much! You're the best!
@ElizabethPW
5 ай бұрын
Great to hear!
Thanks for the video and tips
i WANT TO THANK YOU FOR CREATING THIS VIDEO, I WENT TO SEVERAL VIDEOS, AND NO ONE WAS AS CLEAR WITH INSTRUCTIONS AS YOU WERE. :)
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear, glad it was helpful!
Very HELPFUL!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks so much!!!
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear that it was helpful!!
Very Helpful, thanks
@ElizabethPW
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
Thanks this was very helpful.
@ElizabethPW
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Thank You ... Very great video
@ElizabethPW
2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
Hi Elizabeth- I followed your video step-by-step to file my own trademark for my product. You did an excellent job in making this easy.
thank you so much for the info. it was very helpful. you're awesome
Great job! Thank you for the wonderful video!
@ElizabethPW
7 ай бұрын
Thanks!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! YOU ARE AWESOME!
@ElizabethPW
11 ай бұрын
Welcome!!
❤ thank you so much for the help I appreciate it a lot ❤
@ElizabethPW
Жыл бұрын
No problem 😊
Excellent video, thank you!
@ElizabethPW
3 ай бұрын
You are welcome!
Great Video! help me lots of money filing trademark by my self!
@ElizabethPW
2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
Very clear and helpful. Thank you so much for this exceptional video.
@ElizabethPW
6 ай бұрын
welcome!
You are amazing Elizabeth. Many thanks, and good fortune to you. Cheers, Atomic Surfers
@ElizabethPW
10 ай бұрын
Welcome and thank you!
thank you ! I don't like paperwork but following your steps I did it and now I'm sending it and then walking my dog. so happy
@ElizabethPW
11 ай бұрын
Wonderful!
@Ancorarte
7 ай бұрын
@@ElizabethPW you also looks wonderful in this video 😊 I’m going to register a small business for my photography work, I have a special name( I checked and it’s available), and seems the first step is the trademark, isn’t it? I wish it was simple 😆