Instructions For Application For Form 4430 Registration Of Trademark / Service Mark printable pdf download

DIRECTIONS

1. If the Mark is the same or resembles a Mark presently registered in this state, attach an affidavit of consent by registrant, signed and verified under oath.

2. Question #5 should contain all the words you wish to register, even if Mark involves a symbol or design.

3. Only answer question #7 and #12 if applicable. All other questions should be answered.

4. Approximate dates of first use are acceptable in question #10. These dates must be prior to the date of signing this application.

5. Include three (3) flat specimens no larger than 8.5" x 11." If question #6 was answered 'yes,' then an additional specimen must be included. This specimen

should be on white plain paper showing only the Mark , in black ink and suitable for computer scanning.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIMENS: THREE (3) SPECIMENS MUST ACCOMPANY THIS FORM

1. The specimens must be actual samples of how the Mark is currently being used in commerce. The specimens may be identical or they may be examples

of three different uses showing the same Mark.

2. If the Mark is used on goods (Classes 1-52), examples of acceptable specimens are tags or labels which are attached to the goods, displays associated

with the goods, or photographs of the goods showing use of the Mark on the goods themselves. Invoices, letterhead, business cards, and brochures are

generally not acceptable specimens for goods.

3. If the Mark is used for services (Classes 53-60), the specimens must show the Mark and include some clear reference to the type of services rendered

under the Mark. Examples of acceptable specimens are signs, brochures about the services, advertisements, business cards or stationery, and photographs

which show the Mark either as it is used in the rendering or promoting of the services.

DISCLAIMERS:

Descriptive words, phrases, and pictorial features which are essentially or merely descriptive of the character, quality, or intended function of the goods or

services may not be claimed for registration except when specifically associated with other registrable features; in which case the descriptive matter must be

disclaimed, unless the applicant can prove substantially exclusive and continuous use in this state or elsewhere for the five (5) years next proceeding the date

of the filing of the application for registration. IC 24-2-1-3

FILING NOTES:

1. Three (3) specimens and a separate nonrefundable check or money order (cash is NOT acceptable) in the amount of $10.00, made to the order

of Secretary of State of Indiana, must accompany this completed application.

2. A separate application (and $10.00 fee) must be filed for each Mark the applicant wishes to register. Likewise, to register more than one classification of

the same Mark, a separate application (and $10.00 fee) must be filed for each. All forms may be photocopied and submitted on plain paper.

3. Trademark / Service Mark registration lasts a period of ten years. A renewal application may be filed up to six months in advance of expiration.

4. If this application is rejected, your appeal rights are set forth in the Administrative Orders and Procedures Act. IC 4-21.5-3-5

CHOOSE CLASS (ONE ONLY) THAT BEST DESCRIBES GOODS OR SERVICES THAT THE MARK IS USED IN CONNECTION WITH:

TRADEMARK CLASSES (MANUFACTURING OF GOODS)

31. Filters and refrigerators

1. Raw or partly prepared materials

32. Furniture and upholstery

2. Receptacles

33. Glassware

3. Baggage, animal equipments, portfolio and pocketbooks

34. Heating, lighting and ventilating apparatus

4. Abrasives and polishing materials

35. Belting, hose, machinery packing, and nonmetallic tires

5. Adhesives

36. Musical instruments and supplies

6. Chemicals and chemical compositions

37. Paper and stationery

7. Cordage

38. Prints and publications

8. Smokers' articles, not including tobacco products

39. Clothing

9. Explosives, firearms, equipments and projectiles

40. Fancy goods, furnishings and notions

10. Fertilizers

41. Canes, parasols and umbrellas

11. Inks and inking materials

42. Knitted, netted and textile fabrics, and substitutes thereof

12. Construction materials

43. Thread and yarn

13. Hardware and plumbing and steam-fitting supplies

44. Dental, medical and surgical appliances

14. Metals and metal castings and forgings

45. Soft drinks and carbonated waters

15. Oils and greases

46. Foods and ingredients of foods

16. Paints and painter's materials

47. Wines

17. Tobacco products

48. Malt beverages and liquors

18. Medicines and pharmaceutical preparations

49. Distilled alcoholic liquors

19. Vehicles

50. Cosmetics and toilet preparations

20. Linoleum and oiled cloth

51. Detergents and soaps

21. Electrical apparatus, machines and supplies

52. Merchandise not otherwise classified

22. Games, toys and sporting goods

SERVICE MARK CLASSES (SERVICES RENDERED TO THE PUBLIC)

23. Cutlery, machinery, and tool, and parts thereof

53. Miscellaneous

24. Laundry appliances and machines

54. Advertising and business

25. Locks and safes

55. Insurance and financial

26. Measuring and scientific appliances

56. Construction and repair

27. Horological instruments

57. Communication

28. Jewelry and precious-metal ware

58. Transportation and storage

29. Brooms, brushes and dusters

59. Material treatment

30. Crockery, earthenware and porcelain

60. Education and entertainment

Instructions For Application For Form 4430 Registration Of Trademark / Service Mark

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