What are the requirements for filing a trademark application in the United States?
A United States trademark application can be based on: 1) Use of the trademark in interstate commerce or commerce between the United States and a foreign country. 2) Bona fide intention to use the mark in interstate commerce or commerce between the United States and a foreign country. 3) Ownership of an application filed in a foreign country within six months of the foreign filing date. 4) Ownership of a foreign registration. In each case, a written application must be filed, along with a drawing of the mark, and a government filing fee paid. If the application is based on use of the mark, it will be necessary to submit a specimen showing how the mark is actually used on the goods or in the offering of the services; the dates of first use anywhere and the date of first use of the mark in interstate commerce or in commerce between the United States and a foreign country will need to be included. If the application is based on a bona fide intention to use the trademark, use must commence
