Trademark FAQs - related questions & answers

Question: Can a fax copy or photocopy of an application be filed?

Answer:
You cannot transmit an application by means of facsimile transmission, i.e., by "faxing" it to the Office, but you can file a photocopy or a fax copy by U.S. mail or hand delivery.

Question: How do I obtain a federal trademark registration?

Answer:
You may access the trademark forms, plus information about applying for a trademark, by clicking Basic Facts About Registering a Trademark. The forms may be downloaded, filled out, and mailed in.

Question: What is the difference between the notations TM or SM and the ®?

Answer:
Any time you claim rights in a mark, you may use the "TM" (trademark) or "SM" (service mark) designation to alert the public to your claim, regardless of whether you have filed an application with the USPTO. You may use the federal registration symbol "®" only after the USPTO actually registers a mark.
 

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