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USA Trademark Registration (USPTO)

Protect your brand in the United States through the USPTO federal register

Validity: 10 years (renewable)

Getting your paperwork right the first time is the biggest factor in how fast usa trademark registration (uspto) completes. Below is the complete document checklist — what's mandatory, what's situational, and how each item is used — so you can assemble everything before you begin.

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Documents Required

Items marked Required are mandatory; others are situational.

Before Engagement

  • Decide the mark to be protected (wordmark, logo, or combination)Required
  • Identify all goods and services for which protection is needed in the US marketRequired
  • Confirm whether you are already using the mark in US commerce or plan future useRequired
  • Check if you have an existing Indian trademark application to claim priority under Section 44(d)

    Priority claim must be made within 6 months of Indian filing date

Documents to Provide

  • High-resolution image of the mark (for device or combined marks)Required
  • Indian trademark application or registration details (if claiming priority)
  • Specimens of use in US commerce — website screenshots, labels, invoices (for use-based applications)

    Required before Statement of Use is filed for intent-to-use applications

  • Company incorporation certificate or individual passport copyRequired
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Tips to avoid delays

  • Keep digital copies (PDF or clear photos) of every document ready before you start.
  • Make sure names and addresses match exactly across all documents — mismatches are the single most common cause of rejection.
  • Use current, unexpired government-issued IDs, and have both originals and self-attested copies on hand.
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