15 U.S.C. § 1051: Trademark application

Citation: 15 U.S.C. § 1051

Type: Statute

Jurisdiction: Federal

Issuing body: U.S. Congress

Status: In force

Section 1051 governs applications to register a trademark. A mark may be filed on the basis of use in commerce under subsection (a) or on the basis of a bona fide intent to use it in commerce under subsection (b).

Related guides.

• Registering and Maintaining a Trademark
• Choosing Trademarks and Clearing Them

Sources.

• Cornell LII: 15 U.S.C. § 1051

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