A trademark Statement of Use is a legal document that demonstrates the applicant’s intention to use a specific trademark for commerce. It is filed with the IPO after receiving a Notice of Allowance indicating that the trademark has been approved for registration. The Statement of Use provides evidence that the trademark is being actively used in commerce and includes information such as the date of first use, the goods or services offered under the mark, and specimens of the mark’s use in commerce.

For an intent-to-use application, submitting a Statement of Use is mandatory. The primary objective of the Statement of Use is to inform the IPO that the mark is being used in commerce, and it must be filed within six months of receiving the Notice of Allowance. Alternatively, if a trademark Statement of Use isn’t filed within six months of the Notice of Allowance, a six-month extension must be filed. Trust us to guide you through the process and help you avoid making fatal errors when providing proof of your trademark’s use in commerce.