A trademark is any word, name, symbol or device adopted and used by a person or entity to identify goods produced, manufactured or sold by that person or entity. A trademark is filed by submitting the completed form. Trademarks are effective for a term of five years from the date of registration. Application to renew for a similar term, must be made within six months prior to the expiration of such term. The trademark application must contain the following information:
The trademark name must be available for use in Pennsylvania.
The name of the applicant and the jurisdiction if the applicant is a corporation.
A statement as to the name and description of the mark. A facsimile of the mark to be registered must accompany the application.
A specification as to the general class of goods or services. These classification are set forth in 54 Pa. C.S. Section 1103.
A listing of the goods or services with which the mark is used and the mode and manner in which the mark is used in connection with such goods and services.
The date when the mark was first used anywhere.
The date when the mark was first used in this Commonwealth by the applicant or the predecessor in title of the applicant.
