Q: I need to make this trademark active
I need to make this trademark active Glitzissippi
A: There are two abandoned applications for the word mark GLITZISSIPPI. The one for ballet shoes was abandoned in 2015 for failure to respond to an office action. The other for entertainment services was abandoned in 2014 after a notice of allowance because no statement of use was submitted. Neither can be revived, but a new application could be filed.
A:
Here are the steps you can take to make your trademark "Glitzissippi" active in Mississippi:
1. Conduct a trademark search: Before applying, search the USPTO database (TESS) and Mississippi's trademark database to ensure your mark isn't already registered or confusingly similar to an existing mark.
2. Fill out the application: Complete the Mississippi Trademark Application form, including the applicant's name and address, a description of the mark, and the goods or services associated with it. Specify whether it's in use or intended for future use.
3. Include specimens: If the mark is already in use, include three specimens showing how it's used on products or in advertising. If it's intended for future use, this step can be completed later.
4. Pay the filing fee: Mississippi charges $50 per class of goods or services.
5. Submit the application: Mail the completed application, specimens (if applicable), and filing fee to:
Secretary of State's Office
Attn: Trademark Division
P.O. Box 136
Jackson, MS 39205-0136
6. Respond to office actions: If the examining attorney has any objections or requests clarification, respond promptly to keep your application moving forward.
7. Provide proof of use: If you filed an "intent to use" application, you must provide proof of use in commerce within six months of allowance before the trademark can fully register.
8. Maintain your trademark: After registration, you must file maintenance documents and fees between the 5th-6th years and 9th-10th years to keep your mark active. Renewal is required every 10 years.
Consider hiring a trademark attorney to guide you through the process and protect your legal rights. They can help avoid potential pitfalls and ensure your application has the best chance of success.
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