Top 4 Trademark Specimen Mistakes || USPTO examiner most common trademark specimen objections

Are you filing a trademark application with the USPTO, and about to submit your "specimen" (proof of use) for your trademark? In this video you'll learn how to avoid the 4 most common mistakes people make with their trademark specimens, and what you can do if you already received an objection to your specimen. -- Want to work with me on your USPTO Trademark application? I have a few spots in my schedule for new clients for Trademark Packages ($850 plus USPTO filing fees), where I will represent you & file your trademark with the United States Patent & Trademark Office. This includes doing a trademark search, consulting about strategy, filing the application, and facilitating it through the trademark office process. If you're interested, email me at [email protected] and we can get started discussing if this is a good fit for you and next steps. -- 00:00 Intro 00:12 What is a specimen? 00:52 Mistake 1 - wrong kind of specimen 02:38 Mistake 2 - not the exact same trademark 04:04 Mistake 3 - Screenshot doesn't describe services 04:52 Mistake 4 - Mockup instead of a photo 05:15 What if you already made the mistake? Join the Discord Community to connect with other small business owners like you & get access to exclusive events:   / discord   Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @elizabethpw   Did you find this video helpful? Feel free to send a tip to enable me to keeping making more videos! Tip Jar: http://paypal.me/elizabethpw Legal Disclosure: Elizabeth is licensed to practice in the state of California and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Information contained in this video is not legal advice – please seek advice of counsel. This video and description may contain attorney advertising. Disclosure: My videos may contain reviews, recommendations, testimonials, or endorsements of other businesses, individuals, events, materials (such as books), products, services, or websites. I may receive affiliate percentages on sales; if so, it will say “affiliate link” after the link. I will clearly disclose if I have received a free product, free service, discount, or any other compensation related to a review. Twitter:   / elizabethpw   (@ElizabethPW) EPW Small Business Law PC: http://www.elizabethpottsweinstein.com Comment policy: I reserve the right to delete comments and block anyone from the channel due to threats, hostility, or spam.

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