What is “bona fide intent to use in commerce”?
If you have not yet used the mark in commerce, but plan to do so in the future, you may file a trademark application based on a good faith intention to use the mark in commerce. YOU DO NOT NEED TO USE THE MARK BEFORE YOU FILE THE APPLICATION. However, you must begin actual use of the mark in commerce, and submit a specimen showing such use, before the U.S. will place the mark on the Register. An “intent to use” application must include a sworn statement that you have the good faith intent to use the mark in commerce.
