Submitting a trademark application based on use in commerce requires more than just choosing a name and filing paperwork. Applicants must also prove that the trademark is actually used in connection with the goods or services listed in the application. This proof is called a specimen. If the examining attorney...
Streetwear doesn’t behave like traditional fashion. It moves fast. It drops without warning. It sells out in minutes. It lives on Instagram and Discord before it lives in stores. And because of that speed, a lot of streetwear founders treat trademarks as something to think about “later.” Until one...
There’s a moment in almost every clothing trademark filing where things feel simple… until they’re not. You’ve chosen your name. You’ve picked Class 25. You’ve submitted your application. And then the USPTO asks for something that sounds harmless: “Please provide a specimen.” And suddenly, everything...
If there’s one trademark class where people rush the most, it’s Class 25. Why? Because clothing brands move fast. You launch the website. You print the hoodies. You build hype on Instagram. Orders start coming in. And then someone says: “You should trademark that before someone steals it....
Let’s be honest: when people ask about Trademark Class 25, they’re usually not asking because they love trademark law. They’re asking because they’re trying to build something real. Maybe you’re launching a Shopify clothing brand. Maybe you’ve been selling on Etsy and suddenly your...
Definition and purposeA Statement of Use (SOU) is a sworn document filed by the trademark owner to attest that the trademark is currently in use in commerce. It is required by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to maintain a trademark registration. The purpose of the SOU is...