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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Fee: The filing fee is $15.00 per application. Make checks or money orders payable to the Secretary of State. Filing fees are non-refundable.
Specimens: Three (3) specimens showing current use of the mark in commerce must be submitted with the application. Three samples of the same specimen are
acceptable. If a trademark, the specimen should be the actual tags or labels affixed to goods, actual tags or labels affixed to containers of the goods, or packaging used
on the goods. If a service mark, the specimen should be in the form of an advertisement (e.g. newspaper ad, leaflet, brochure, flyer, etc.) and must denote the service
rendered to the public. If specimens are bulky or of value, (i.e. jewelry, t-shirts, caps, etc.), please submit photographs of the actual specimens. The photographs should
clearly and legibly depict the mark along with all material pertinent to the registration. Specimens will not be returned to applicant.
Drawing Page: A “drawing” of the mark on an 8 ½ x 11 white sheet of paper should accompany the application. A “drawing” is a clear and accurate visual drawing,
picture, or depiction of the mark. A “drawing” is not necessarily hand-drawn. If the mark contains only words, list only those words on the drawing page. A drawing
should not show additional words or designs that are not part of the mark.
In Use: Prior to registration of the mark, the mark must be in use in Georgia on or in connection with the goods/services identified in the application. Goods must
already be offered for sale or in distribution in Georgia in order to register a trademark. Services must already be sold or otherwise rendered in this State in order to
register a service mark. The mere advertising of future goods or services does not constitute use of a trademark or service mark in Georgia.
Application Form : Type or print in blue or black ink. Complete all applicable items. Items #3 and #5 may not apply to all applications. Attach additional sheet(s) if needed.
The word “mark” refers to both trademarks and service marks. All previous versions or revisions of this application form are obsolete.
Item 1: Enter the name of the applicant. Applicant is the owner of the mark; the applicant is not necessarily the person filing the application. The applicant may be an
individual or an entity (e.g. corporation, limited liability company (LLC), limited partnership).
Item 2: Enter the principal business address of the applicant. If mailing address is different, enter the mailing address in the space provided.
Item 3: If applicant is an entity (e.g. corporation, LLC, limited partnership), indicate the state of incorporation, formation, or organization of the entity.
Item 4: Enter a concise description of the mark. List only one mark per application. If the mark consists of word(s) only, list only the words. If the mark is a design only,
then provide a detailed written description of the design. If the mark is word(s) and a design, then provide a detailed written description of the word(s) and
design. The description must be consistent with how the mark appears on the specimens. Do not attach a copy of the mark and write “see attached.” Do not
draw the mark on the application. Do not write in Item 4 of the application what the mark may mean, stand for, or represent. If the mark contains non-English
words, please provide an English translation. Attach additional sheets if necessary.
Item 5: If applicable, enter a disclaimer for word(s) or design(s) which are merely descriptive of the goods or services, geographically descriptive (e.g. “Georgia,” “USA”),
or designate entity status (e.g. “Inc.,” “Company,” “LLC”). A disclaimer does not remove the disclaimed matter from the mark. It is simply a statement that the
applicant does not claim exclusive rights in the disclaimed wording or design apart from the mark.
Item 6: If a trademark, state the specific goods sold or distributed with the mark affixed; or, if a service mark, state the specific services rendered. List only those
goods/services currently available. Do not include future goods/services. All goods/services listed in Item 6 must fall within the class designated in Item 7.
Item 7: Enter class number. Number must correspond with the identified goods/services. List only one class number per application. If a mark is used in more than one
class, it may be registered in more than one class. A separate application must be filed for registration in each eligible class. See below for list of classes.
Item 8: Enter the date of first use of the mark "anywhere" and the date of first use of the mark "in Georgia" (month/day/year). If the mark has only been used in
Georgia, the date of first use would be the same for both "anywhere" and "in Georgia." If only a year or month/year is entered, the date presumed for purposes
of registration will be the last day of the year or last day of the month entered. The mark must already be in use in Georgia prior to registration.
Item 9: Enter the mode or manner in which the mark is used in connection with the identified (a) goods or (b) services. If a trademark, how is the mark applied to the
goods? If a service mark, how is the mark used in rendering the services? Check all that apply in either (a) or (b). Attach additional sheet if needed.
Item 10: The application must be signed. If applicant is an individual, then the individual must sign. If applicant is a partnership, a general partner must sign. If applicant
is a corporation, an officer of the corporation must sign. If applicant is an LLC, a manager or member must sign. Persons signing on behalf of an entity must
designate his or her title. An attorney may sign for the applicant by including the statement "Attorney for ____________."
Submit your application along with specimens, drawing page, and $15.00 filing fee to the Secretary of State’s office at the address listed on the application. Keep a copy
of your submitted application, specimens, and drawing page for your records. The Secretary of State’s office will review each application and determine the availability
of registration in Georgia. If the application is deficient, incomplete, or ineligible for registration, a notice will be sent to applicant. If an application is approved for
registration, a certificate of registration will be issued. Registration is effective for ten years, and may be renewed for subsequent ten year terms.
The Secretary of State’s office cannot provide legal advice. This office does not search records of federal or other state registrations and cannot guarantee availability
of marks. Registration of a mark does not prevent another person from registering the name as a trade name in a county, or incorporating or forming a business entity
under the same name. Registration of your mark provides public notice of your claim to the mark. If you have a legal question about registering a trademark or about
trademarks and service marks in general, you should consult with your attorney. Questions regarding the application process may directed to (404) 656-2817.
CLASSES
Each application shall list only one class of goods or services in Item 7. All goods or services offered within that class may be listed in Item 6. The classes are as follows:
A. GOODS
1. Raw or partly prepared materials 18. Medicines and pharmaceutical preparations 36. Musical instruments and supplies
2. Receptacles 19. Vehicles 37. Paper and stationery
3. Baggage, animal equipments, portfolios, and 20. Linoleum and oiled cloth 38. Prints and publications
pocketbooks 21. Electrical apparatus, machines, and supplies 39. Clothing
4. Abrasives and polishing materials 22. Games, toys, and sporting goods 40. Fancy goods, furnishings, and notions
5. Adhesives 23. Cutlery, machinery, and tools, and parts thereof 41. Canes, parasols, and umbrellas
6. Chemicals and chemical compositions 24. Laundry appliances and machines 42. Knitted, netted, and textile fabrics and
7. Cordage 25. Locks and safes substitutes therefor
8. Smokers' articles, not including tobacco products 26. Measuring and scientific appliances 43. Thread and yarn
9. Explosives, firearms, equipments, and projectiles 27. Horological instruments 44. Dental, medical, and surgical
10. Fertilizers 28. Jewelry and precious metal ware appliances
11. Inks and inking materials 29. Brooms, brushes, and dusters 45. Soft drinks and carbonated waters
12. Construction materials 30. Crockery, earthenware, and porcelain 46. Foods and ingredients of foods
13. Hardware and plumbing and steamfitting 31. Filters and refrigerators 47. Wines
supplies 32. Furniture and upholstery 48. Malt beverages and liquors
14. Metals and metal castings and forgings 33. Glassware 49. Distilled alcoholic liquors
15. Oils and greases 34. Heating, lighting, and ventilating apparatus 50. Merchandise not otherwise classified
16. Paints and painters' materials 35. Belting, hose, machinery packing, and 51. Cosmetics and toilet preparations
17. Tobacco products nonmetallic tires 52. Detergents and soaps
B. SERVICES
1. Miscellaneous (i.e. medical or personal type services) 4. Construction and repair 7. Material treatment
2. Advertising and business 5. Communication 8. Education and entertainment
3. Insurance and financial 6. Transportation and storage
TMAPPL GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
(Rev. 8/2019)
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