Trade Mark Registration Procedure Guide

Registration Procedure Guide

Pay the filing fee and send us the requested documents

Check the given documents and trade mark information

Preparation of the application draft

Client confirmation of the application

Application request to the attorneys

Examination by foreign IP offices

Pay the registration fee
(Required countries only)

Receive the registration certificate

Filing Basis

Prior use basis

Foreign application basis

Foreign registration basis

Intent to use basis

Intent-to-use basis - Section 1(b) No use evidence is required at the time of filing, but use evidence and additional fees will be required at the registration stage.

Use Evidence for Trade Mark Applications in the US

For Classes 1–34 : Submit photos showing the trade mark on the product or its packaging. The trade mark as shown must match exactly with the one filed with the USPTO.
For Classes 35–45 : Submit signage photos or website screenshots including the domain URL.

To list your brand on Amazon, you must provide a trade mark application or registration certificate from a country recognised by Amazon. (Note: Applications that are later refused will become invalid.)
Please note that applications via WIPO (Madrid system) are not accepted for Amazon Brand Registry.
We recommend filing in any country where a certain level of sales is already taking place.