BASIC FACTS ABOUT REGISTERING A TRADEMARK
Part 4 of 5
PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE SERVICES
Trademark Assistance Center
The Patent and Trademark Office was established to provide service to trademark applicants, registrants, and the general public. Many PTDLs have on file all full-text patents issued since 1790, trademarks published since 1872, and select collections of foreign patents. All PTDLs have the patent and trademark sections of the Official Gazette of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The full-text utility and design patents are distributed numerically on 16-mm microfilm, and plant patents on color microfiche. Patent and trademark search systems are available on CD-ROM at all PTDLs to enhance access to the information found in patents, and trademarks searches can be conducted through the numerically arranged collections.
All information is available for use by the public free of charge. Facilities for making paper copies of patent and trademark information are generally provided for a fee.
STATE Name of Library Telephone Contact
Alabama Auburn University Libraries (205) 844-1747
Birmingham Public Library (205) 226-3620
Alaska Anchorage: Z.J. Loussac Public Library (907) 562-7323
Arizona Tempe: Noble Library, Arizona State U. (602) 965-7010
California Los Angeles Public Library (213) 228-7220
Sacramento: California State Library (916) 654-0069
San Diego Public Library (619) 236-5813
San Francisco Public Library Not yet operational
Sunny Vale Patent Clearinghouse (408) 730-7290
Colorado Denver Public Library (303) 640-8847
Connecticut New Haven: Science Park Library (203) 786-5447
Delaware Newark: University of Delaware Library (302) 831-2965
Dist. of Columbia Washington: Howard University Libraries (202) 806-7252
Florida Ft. Lauderdale: Broward Cty. Main Library (305) 357-7444
Miami-Dade Public Library (305) 375-2665
Orlando: U. of Central Florida Libraries (407) 823-2562
Tampa Campus Library, U. of S. Florida (813) 974-2726
Georgia Atlanta: Price Gilbert Memorial Library,
Georgia Institute of Technology (404) 894-4508
Hawaii Honolulu: Hawaii State Public Libraries (808) 586-3477
Idaho Moscow: University of Idaho Library (208) 885-6235
Illinois Chicago Public Library, U. of So. Florida (813) 974-2726
Indiana Indianapolis: Marion County Public Library (317) 269-1741
West Lafayette: Purdue University Libraries (317) 494-2873
Iowa Des Moines: State Library of Iowa (515) 281-4118
Kansas Wichita: Ablah Library, Wichita State U. (316) 689-3155
Kentucky Louisville Free Public Library (502) 574-1611
Louisiana Baton Rouge: Troy H. Middleton Library, Louisiana
State University (504) 388-2570
Maine Orono: Raymond Fogler Library, U. of Maine Not yet operational
Maryland College Park: Engineering and Physical Sciences Library,
U. of Maryland (301) 405-9157
Massachusetts Amherst: Physical Sciences Library, U. of Mass. (413) 545-1370
Michigan Ann Arbor: Engineering Transportation Library,
U. of Michigan (313) 764-5298
Big Rapids: Abigail S. Timme Library,
Ferris State University (616) 592-3602
Detroit Public Library (313) 833-1450
Minnesota Minneapolis Public Library Commission (601) 359-1036
Mississippi Jackson: Mississippi Library Commission (601) 359-1036
Missouri Kansas City: Linda Hall Library (816) 363-4600
St. Louis Public Library (314) 241-2288, Ext. 390
Montana Butte: Montana College of Mineral Science
and Technology Library (406) 496-4281
Nebraska Lincoln: Engineering Library, University of
Nebraska- Lincoln (402) 472-3411
Nevada Reno: University of Nevada-Reno Library (702 )784-6579
New Hampshire Durham: University of New Hampshire Library (603) 862-1777
New Jersey Newmark Public Library (201) 733-7782
Piscataway: Library of Science and Medicine,
Rutger University (908) 445-2895
New Mexico Albuquerque: University of New Mexico
General Library (505) 277-4412
New York Albany: New York State Library (518) 474-5355
Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (716) 858-7101
New York Public Library (Research Libraries) (212) 930-0917
North Carolina Raleigh: D.H. Hill Library, N. Carolina State U. (919) 515-3280
North Dakota Grand Forks: Chester Fritz Library, U. of
N. Dakota (701) 777-4888
Ohio Cleveland Public Library (216) 623-2870
Columbus: Ohio State University Libraries (614) 292-6175
Toledo/Lucas County Public Library (419) 259-5212
Oklahoma Stillwater: Oklahoma State U. Library (405) 744-7086
Oregon Salem: Oregon State Library (503) 378-4239
Pennsylvania Philadelphia: Free Library of (215) 686-5331
Pittsburgh: Carnegie Library of (412) 622-3138
Pennsylvania State University (814) 865-4861
Rhode Island Providence Public Library (401) 455-8027
South Carolina Charleston: Medical U. of S. Carolina
Library (803) 792-2372
Clemson University Libraries (803) 656-3024
South Dakota Rapid City: Devereaux Library, S. Dakota
School of Mines and Technology Not yet operational
Tennessee Memphis & Shelby County Public
Library, Vanderbilt University (615) 322-2775
Texas: Texas A & M University (409) 845-3826
Dallas Public Library (214) 670-1468
Houston: The Fondren Library, Rice U. (713) 527-8101, Ext. 2587
Utah: Salt Lake City: Marriott Library, U. of Utah (801) 581-8394
Virginia Virginia Commonwealth University (804) 828-1104
Washington Seattle: Engineering Library, U. of Washington (206) 545-0740
West Virginia Morgantown: Evansdale Library, W. Virginia U. (304) 293-4510
Wisconsin Madison: Kurt F. Wendt Library, U. of Wisconsin (608) 262-6845
Milwaukee Public Library (414) 286-3247
Wyoming Casper: Natrona County Public Library Not yet operational
Sample Written Application Based on Use in Commerce
(Two Classes)
Trademark/Service Mark Application, Principal
Register with Declaration
To the Assistant Secretary and Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks:
Applicant Name
Applicant's Business Address
Applicant's Entity Type
Individual-Citizen of (Country)
Partnership-State where organized (Country, if appropriate):
Names and Citizenship (Country) of General Partners
Corporation-State (country, if appropriate) of Incorporation: Missouri
Other (Specify Nature of Entity and Domicile):
Goods and or Services
Basis for Application
Sample Drawing - Special Form
8 1/2" x 11" (21.6 cm x 27.9 cm)
Applicant's Name: Pinstripes Inc.
Applicant's Address: 100 Main Street, Anytown, MO 12345
Goods and Services: Magazines in the field of business management; business management consulting services
First Use: Magazines (Class 16) January 15, 1992
Consulting (Class 35) August 27, 1990
First Use in Commerce: Magazines (Class 16) January 15, 1992
Consulting (Class 35) August 27, 1990
Design: A zebra
Sample Drawing-Typewritten
8 1/2" x 11" (21.6 cm x 27.9 cm)
Applicant's Name: A-OK Software Development Group
Applicant's Address; 100 Main Street, Anytown, MO 12345
Goods: Computer software for analyzing statistics
Date of First Use: Intent to Use Application
Date of First Use in Commerce: Intent to Use Application
Theorytec
Sample Specimen for Goods (Issue of Magazine)
April-May 1992 $2.00
Pinstripes
"The Magazine for the Business Professional"
In this Issue
Managing business in tough times
The need for quality in everything redefines priorities
Managing turned inside out
Employee ideas can really count
Our business report on Washington, D.C.
Working together to create new markets and new jobs
In business to stay
Investing feature: Future outlook on futures
Pinstripes forever (our humor column)
Sample Specimen for Services (Advertisement)
If better business management solutions are what you're after, think of Pinstripes for consulting. We'll come wherever you are to offer a wide range or consulting services for diverse industries, including high-tech fields. You'll like the results-and our competitive price.
The more you get to know us, the more you'll realize that we're the best choice for consulting and can make a big difference. Call or write us.
Pinstripes Inc.
(123) 456-7890, 100 Main St., Anytown, MO 12345
Sample Specimen for Services
(Business card showing mark and reference to service)
Business Management Consultants
John Doe, President
100 Main Street
Anytown, MO 12345 U.S.A.
(123) 456-7890
Sample Specimens for Goods
(Label affixed to computer disk)
Theorytec
Version 5.0
A-OK Software Development Group
Theorytec
Version 5.0
A-OK Software Development Group
Trademark/Service Mark Application, Principal Register, with Declaration
To the Assistant Commissioner for Trademarks
Applicant's Name:
Applicant's Business Address:
Applicant's Entity Type (Check one and supply requested information)
Individual-Citizen of (Country):
Partnership-State where organized (country, if appropriate):
Names and Citizenship (Country) of General Partners:
Corporation-State (country, if appropriate) of Incorporation:
Other (Specific Nature of Entity and Domicile):
Goods and/or Services:
Applicant requests registration of the trademark/service mark shown in the accompanying drawing in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on the Principal Register established by the Act of July 5, 1946 (15 U.S.C. 1051 et seq., as amended) for the following goods/services (SPECIFIC GOODS AND/OR SERVICES MUST BE INSERTED HERE):
Basis for Application (Check boxes that apply, but never both first and second boxes. Supply requested information related to each box checked.)
[ ] Applicant is using mark in commerce on or in connection with the above identified goods/services (15 U.S.C. 1051 (a), as amended). Three specimens showing the mark as used in commerce are submitted with this application.
Date of first use of the mark in commerce that the U.S. Congress may regulate (for example, interstate or between the United States and a foreign country):
Specify the type of commerce (for example, interstate or between the U.S. and specified foreign country):
Date of first use anywhere (the same as or before use in commerce date):
Specify intended manner or mode of use of mark on or in connection with the goods/services (for example trademark is applied to labels, service mark will be advertisement):
Applicant has a bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the above identified goods/services and, accompanying this application, submits a certification or certified copy of a foreign accordance with 15 U.S.C. 1126 (e) as amended.
Country of registration: __________________________
Registration Number: ___________________________
Note: Declaration on reverse side must be signed.
Declaration
The undersigned, being hereby warned that willful false statements and the like so made are punishable by fine, imprisonment, or both, under 18 U.S.C. 1001, and that such false statements may jeopardize the validity of the application or any resulting registration, declares that he/she is properly authorized to execute this application on behalf of the applicant; he/she believes the applicant to be owner of the trademark/service mark sought to be registered, or if the application is being filed under 15 U.S.C. 1051 (b), he/she believes applicant to be entitled to use such mark in commerce; to the best of his/her knowledge and belief, no other person, firm, corporation, or association has the right to use the above identified mark in commerce, either in the identical form thereof or in such other form, to cause confusion, or to cause mistake, or to deceive; and that all statements made of his/her own knowledge are true, and all statements made on his/her information and belief are believed to be true.
_________________________________ ____________________________
Date Signature
_________________________________ _____________________________
Telephone Number Print or Type Name
Instructions and Information for Applicant
To receive a filing date, the application must be completed and signed by the applicant and submitted along with:
- The prescribed fee of $245 for each of the goods/services listed in the application;
- A Drawing Page displaying the mark in conformance with 37 CFR 2.52;
- If the application is based on use of the mark in commerce, THREE SPECIMENS (evidence) of the mark as used in commerce for each class of goods/services listed in the application. All three specimens may be in the nature of: (a) labels showing the mark, which are placed on the goods; (b) photographs of the mark as it appears on the goods; (c) brochures or advertisements showing the mark as used in connection with the services.
- An Application with Declaration (this form). The application must be signed for the application to receive a filing date. Only the following person may sign the declaration, depending on the applicant's legal entity: (a) the individual applicant: (b) an officer of the incorporated applicant, (c) one general partner of a partnership applicant; (d) all joint applicants.
Send Application Form, Drawing Page, Fee and Specimens (if appropriate) to:
Assist