INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF A MARK
Be sure to read Chapter 280
(Rules for Marks Registered Under Title 10, Chapter
301-A) and review the list of class
numbers for marks (goods and services) before completing the application for renewal.
$60.00
$10.00
The proper fee for filing is
plus
for each class that is either added or deleted.
You MUST submit THREE (3) samples of the mark text and/or design with this application. If the mark is to be
protected in color, all the samples must be in the appropriate colors. NOTE: Samples may be 3 of the same item, i.e. business
cards, letterhead, etc.
THE FOLLOWING ARE ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE FORM.
A.
CHARTER NUMBER:
If you do not know the charter number, leave it blank and this office will complete it for you.
B.
TEXT AND FEATURES
The text and/or features that you list must be exactly the same as on your original application. You cannot make
any changes to them.
C.
TYPES OF MARKS:
Trademark - a mark applied to goods the applicant manufactures or sells.
Service Mark - a mark used in connection with the services the applicant provides.
Combined Service/Trademark - a mark applied to goods and used in connection with services provided by the
applicant.
Certification Mark - a mark used by one or more persons other than the owners to certify the characteristics of
goods and services provided by others.
Collective Mark - a mark used by members of a collective organization in connection with goods or services to
indicate membership.
D.
CLASS NUMBERS:
Classes 1-35 pertain to marks applied to goods manufactured or sold.
Classes 36-43 pertain to marks used in connection with services provided.
If you have a combined service/trademark you must choose at least two class numbers, at least one number
from 1 to 35 and at least one number from 36 to 43.
MANNER OF USE:
Some examples of manner of use are: labels on the product, containers for the goods, business cards and
newspaper ads for a particular service.
E.
NAME, ADDRESS AND CAPACITY OF APPLICANT:
Type or print the name of the person signing. If the applicant is a corporation, the person signing must be an
officer of the corporation and must provide a corporate title. If the applicant is a type of entity other than a
corporation, the person signing must provide a capacity which empowers him or her to sign on its behalf. The
applicant must sign the application and add the mailing address, city, state and zip code.