When applying to register a trademark with the USPTO – the USPTO requires that you submit proof of the actual use of your mark to sell your products and/or services. This could be shown through an existing website where you sell your services or product or a product sample being sold. Acceptable specimens are images of your products, tags, or product labels that show your trademarks. As for services, you can include the website you use to provide your services, a service brochure you may have, and advertisements displayed or published in magazines or on billboards. Each trademark application for each class in the USPTO will require you to submit a specimen of use, to comply with providing a statement of actual use. In the case you have not provided any services, or have not manufactured any products, we will need to submit a statement of intent of use. If you do not file an actual statement of use at the time of filing, you will have six months after an examination to submit a declaration of actual use, which includes your specimen. This is required to complete your registration along with a fee. No fee is required if the statement of use is submitted at the time of filing. You can also ask for an extension of 6 months beyond the first six months period to submit the statement of actual use for an additional fee.
