Legal Definitions - servicemark application

A servicemarkapplication is a written request by a mark owner to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for federal registration of a mark. The application must be accompanied by a sample of the mark and a filing fee. It can describe either an existing mark in use or a proposed mark.

• ABC Inc. files a servicemark application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to register their company logo.
• XYZ Corp. submits a servicemark application for a new slogan they plan to use in their advertising campaigns.

These examples illustrate how a company can protect their brand by filing a servicemark application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. By registering their mark, they can prevent others from using a similar mark in the same industry, which can help to avoid confusion among consumers.