Legal Definitions - combined application

A combined application is a request made by a trademark owner to register a mark for use in more than one class of goods or services. This means that the same mark can be used for different types of products or services. For example, a company may want to use the same trademark for both clothing and accessories.

When a combined application is filed, it is given a single serial number, but it is examined as if it were a set of distinct single applications. This means that each class of goods or services is examined separately, and a separate filing fee must be paid for each class.

For instance, if a company wants to register a trademark for both clothing and accessories, they would need to file a combined application and pay two separate filing fees - one for the clothing class and one for the accessories class.

Overall, a combined application allows a trademark owner to protect their mark across multiple classes of goods or services, making it easier to maintain brand consistency and recognition.