Trademark or Service Mark Registration or Renewal Form - sos state md 2025

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
  2. Begin by entering the 'Name of Applicant' in the designated field. Ensure that you provide accurate information as this will be used for official records.
  3. Select the type of applicant by checking one of the options: Individual, Corporation, Partnership, or LLC.
  4. If applicable, specify the State in which your corporation, partnership, or LLC is registered.
  5. Fill in the 'Address of Applicant' and ensure it is current to receive important notifications regarding your application.
  6. Provide a contact number in the 'Telephone Number of Applicant' field for any follow-up inquiries.
  7. Indicate whether you are applying for a Trade mark or Service mark by checking the appropriate box.
  8. Refer to the Maryland Classification List and enter the Class Number and Title relevant to your mark.
  9. Describe your mark as it appears, keeping within a maximum of 50 words. This description should clearly represent your brand identity.
  10. Detail the goods or services associated with your mark in no more than 50 words to clarify its usage.
  11. Specify how your mark is being used on or in connection with these goods/services within 50 words.
  12. Record the date when your mark was first used anywhere and also when it was first used specifically in Maryland.
  13. If this is a renewal application, confirm whether the trade/service mark is still in use in Maryland by selecting yes or no.

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A Trademark or Service Mark registration is active for five (5) years from the date the mark was filed with the California Secretary of States office. Within six (6) months of expiration of the five (5) years, the mark may be renewed for another five (5) years.
To apply to register a trade or service mark, a person files: an application on a form prepared by the Secretary of State; three (3) specimens of the mark as used in commerce; and. a fee of $50 (check made payable to the Secretary of State).
Hiring California Trademark Attorneys Whether you register a trademark or a service mark is dependent on the nature of your business. If you produce a product, youre more likely to register a trademark, while if you provide a service, youre more likely to need a service mark registration.
Renewal Requirements A Maryland trademark registrant may renew a registration by filing a renewal application with the Maryland secretary of state within the six month period before the registration expires. The renewal application must include: A $50 renewal fee. A statement that the mark is still in use in Maryland.
Trade marks are distinctive signs that identify certain goods and services from one another. A registered trade mark provides protection to the owner by ensuring the exclusive right to use it to identify goods and services, or to authorise another to use it. A trade mark usually lasts for 10 years, but can be renewed.
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A trade mark registration provides 10 years protection from the filing date. Once registered, its your responsibility to manage and maintain your trade mark.

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