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Before filing a trademark application, we recommend conducting a Viability Search on the mark you are interested in registering. It's a proactive step that can enhance the success of your trademark application, as it will help us predict how the government may respond to your trademark application.
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If your business is service-based, you may be scratching your head on what specimens are needed for registering for a trademark. This blog will help you to understand how to show use in commerce for trademarks for services.