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Here’s How It Works

Zolvit simplifies the registration process for US trademarks by offering a three-step process. Register a US trademark from anywhere in the world.

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We’ll find the availability for Trademark running the TM search

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    With these details, we prepare documents & share them for approval

      3

      On approval, we’ll file and share the link for signing & payment.

        Here’s What You’ll Need

        You can protect your business from imitation by registering your trademark. Zolvit uses best-in-industry security protocols to protect your documents.

        • Applicant's name
        • The applicant's address
        • The mark's details
        • Sample or drawing of the intended mark (video clip or audio files if it is a sound mark)
        • Type of business and objectives.

        Why Should I Use Zolvit for US Trademark Registration?

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        We Register a New Company Every 9 Minutes

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              Quick & Affordable

              Nominal rates, great turnaround time

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                  Have you got an idea for a new product? Maybe you already own one? Zolvit may be able to help you register it!

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                  Did you know?

                  Registration of a trademark in the USA provides legal protection for ten years from the date of its certification. Upon ten years, if the owner wishes to continue to operate it unbroken, further charges must be paid to the USA Ministry of Economy.

                  Since colonial times, state common law has protected trademarks, but Congress did not create a federal trademark regime until 1870. According to the Lanham Act, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) regulates trademark registration.

                  An Overview of US Trademark Registration

                  In today's business world, it is increasingly necessary to register your Intellectual Property. Trademarks are represented by words, phrases, or logos that indicate the supply of goods and services in the USA. The Lanham Act governs trademark law in the United States. Trademark rights are mechanically collected when a business uses a name or logo in commerce, and they are enforceable in state courts. In law, material possession is sometimes protected by patents, copyrights, and trademarks, so its owners can gain recognition or financial benefits from what they make. The information processing system cultivates an environment where creativity and innovation can flourish by balancing the interests of innovators and the community.

                  Registration of trademarks in the USA and their administration at the federal level are governed by the United States Patent and Trademark workplace (USPTO). In addition, each state conducts its own trademark registration for companies based on limited geography and does not need the additional protection offered by the federal registration.

                  Checklist for US Trademark Registration

                  Any individual or business can apply for a trademark, including:

                  • Individual
                  • Corporation
                  • Sole Proprietorship
                  • Trust
                  • Limited Liability Company
                  • Partnership
                  • Limited Partnership
                  • Joint Venture

                  US Trademark Registration Process

                  The federal and state registration within the USA relies on:

                  Step 1: First-to-Use System

                  It refers to the rights of the first person to use a mark for business purposes. Under this technique, the protection isn't very robust

                    Step 2: Intent-to-Use System

                    Under this application, the mark should be used within five years of filing. However, there will be a couple of privileges attached to this, It is not registration that generates rights and priority in the United States, but rather the precise use of a designation as a mark. Therefore, trademark ownership goes to the 'first-to-use', not the 'first-to-file'.

                      US Trademark Registration With Zolvit

                      Here is why you should choose Zolvit for US trademark registration:

                      • The USPTO directory is thoroughly searched by us
                      • You will be guided by our experts as to which classes you should apply under
                      • The application is filled out and filed by us
                      • Throughout the registration process, we keep you updated
                      • We provide the best support throughout the process and answer all your questions.

                      Documents Required for US Trademark Registration

                      • Form for application
                      • Applicant's I.D. and address proof
                      • A copy of the certificate of incorporation for the business or company
                      • Power of attorney letter
                      • A print and digital version of the proposed Trademark
                      • A copy of the applicant's passport.

                      FAQ's

                      Registration approval usually takes 10 months if there are no objections or oppositions.
                      A non-distinctive mark cannot be easily registered and faces several objections unless the applicant proves that it is inherently distinctive or has acquired distinctiveness through sustained, continuous, and extensive use. Inherently distinctive marks are usually hassle-free to register.
                      Generic and descriptive trademarks are the weakest trademarks and would not be allowed to register or would have numerous hindrances in registering, which would be very costly.
                      A trademark can be registered if it helps consumers distinguish a product/service from others and is graphically reproducible.
                      • Words
                      • Names
                      • Taste
                      • Sounds
                      • Devices
                      • Slogans
                      • Scents
                      • Trade dress
                      • Three-dimensional shapes
                      • Colours
                      Yes, of course. The owner of a registered trademark must file a declaration that the mark is continuously used in commerce or trade. The declaration must be filed between the 5th and 6th year after registration. Registration will be cancelled if compliance is not met.
                      If your trademark is infringed in the US, you can only sue in federal court if you have registered your trademark with the USPTO.