Application For Registration Of Trademark Or Service Mark {600}

600 - APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADEMARK/SERVICE MARK. This form is used in Michigan by individuals or business entities who want to legally register a trademark or service mark with the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. A trademark identifies and distinguishes goods made or sold by a business, while a service mark identifies and distinguishes services offered. This application requires the applicant to specify whether the mark consists of words, a design, or a combination of both, describe how it is used in commerce, and classify the goods or services it represents. Applicants must also provide the date and location of first use of the mark in Michigan (and elsewhere if applicable) and submit two samples showing the mark as it is actually used. By filing, the applicant affirms ownership of the mark and certifies that no other party has the right to use it in Michigan in a confusingly similar way. Once approved, the registration protects the mark for ten years, with the option to renew for successive ten-year terms, thereby safeguarding the owner’s exclusive rights to use the mark within the state. www.FormsWorkflow.com