Service Mark Registration New Application Only {08-549}

08-549 Rev 6/19/18 Service Mark Registration 1 of 4 Service Mark Registration (AS 45.50) One variation of a service mark and one class per application. Each variation requires a separate application. For a 223How To224 guide to successfully register a trademark, as well as a list of FAQs, visit our website at www.Corporations.Alaska.Gov and select Register a Trademark. Submit this filing hardcopy, along with its payment, via fax or U.S. Mail. Tip: if faxing, print a confirmation page from your fax machine that all pages were successfully faxed. For security reasons, DO NOT EMAIL forms and/or payments. Processing Time: Standard processing time from March-September is 10-15 business days. During heavy filing seasons, October-February, the processing time will be delayed. COR Corporations Section State Office Building, 333 Willoughby Avenue, 9th Floor PO Box 110806, Juneau, AK 99811-0806 Phone: (907) 465-2550 225 Fax: (907) 465-2974 Website: Corporations.Alaska.Gov NEW Application Only 1. Important: This application is only for a SERVICE MARK. AS 45.50.010-.205 A 223Service Mark224 includes any word, name, symbol, or device, or any combination, used, or intended to be used, in commerce to identify and distinguish the services of one provider from services provided by others, and to indicate the source of services. In short, a service mark is used in advertising for services. If your mark is used for physical goods or products (not services), use the 223Trademark Registration224 application (#08-547). This service mark registration is valid only in the State of Alaska for a period of five (5) years. The Corporations Section does not check an application against other states222 registrations, or registrations on file with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. You are strongly advised to conduct a thorough search of your mark before filing. If you require assistance, you are advised to seek the services of an attorney or other qualified professional specializing in the area of trademark law. 2. Fee: $50 Nonrefundable Filing Fee (CORF) AS 45.50.040 Make the check or money order payable to the State of Alaska, or use the attached credit card payment form. 3. Registrant Information (Entity or Individual): AS 45.50.020(1) Name of Registrant: If Applicable: AK Entity # AK Business License # Mailing Address: FOR DIVISION USE ONLY T HE S TATE ALASKA of Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com 08-549 Rev 6/19/18 Service Mark Registration 2 of 4 4. Registrant Information: AS 45.50.020(1)(a) and (b) a. Registrant Type: Corporation (INC, LLC, LP, LLP) Partnership Sole Proprietor b. Home State of Organization: c. If the Entity is a Partnership, list all General Partners: 1. 2. 3. 4. IMPORTANT: A mark that merely serves to identify the name of a business is not a valid mark. Alaska Statute 45.50.010 states that a proposed mark cannot be registered if it consists of: 1. immoral, deceptive, or scandalous matter; 2. matter that may disparage or falsely suggest a connection with persons, living or dead, institutions, beliefs, or national symbols, or bring them into contempt or disrepute; 3. the flag, coat of arms, or other insignia of the United States, this or another state, or municipality of this or another state, or a foreign nation, or simulation of any of these; 4. the name, signature, or portrait identifying a living individual, except with the written consent of that individual; 5. merely descriptive or deceptively misdescriptive of an applicant222s goods or services; 6. is primarily geographically descriptive or deceptively misdescriptive of an applicant222s goods or services; 7. primarily a surname; 8. a mark that so resembles a mark registered in this state or in the United States Patent and Trademark Office, or a mark previously used by another and not abandoned, as to be likely, when used on or in connection with the goods or services of the applicant, to cause confusion or mistake or to deceive; 9. a mark that so resembles the name of another organized entity, or a reserved or registered name, that the mark is likely to cause confusion or mistake or to deceive. 5. U. S. Service Mark Status: AS 45.50.020(5) Has the service mark been filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office? No Yes 227 Filing Date: Serial Number: Application Status: Approved Pending Denied because: American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com 08-549 Rev 6/19/18 Service Mark Registration 3 of 4 6. Description of Service Mark: AS 45.50.020(2) The description provided below should state clearly and accurately what the mark comprises. The description should describe all significant aspects of the mark, including literal elements (i.e. word) as well as design elements (i.e. logo) . If the mark contains both wording and logo features, the description should describe both aspects of the mark. Such as, for example: shapes, colors, font, stylizations, etc. Service Mark Includes: Words Only Logo Only Words and Logo Description of Words: Description of Logo: IMPORTANT: One variation of a service mark per application. Each variation requires a separate application. An unregistrable component of the mark, such as a common word or design element, may require a disclaimer form stating the component is available for other businesses to use in marketing their goods or services. 7. Choose only one (1) class of services for this service mark: AS 45.50.020(2) and AS 45.50.150 NOTE: If you need to register a mark under more than one class, a separate application must be submitted with the appropriate filing fees for each additional class. 35 Advertising and Business 41 Education and Entertainment 36 Insurance and Financial 42 Computer, Scientific, and Legal 37 Building Construction and Repair 43 Hotels and Restaurants 38 Telecommunications 44 Medical, Beauty, and Agricultural 39 Transportation and Storage 45 Personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals 40 Treatment of Materials 8. Service Mark Details AS 45.50.020(3) and AS 45.50.150 | | | | mm dd yyyy mm dd yyyy H OW is your service mark used on or in connection with the class of services selected in I tem 7? Check all that apply. The service mark is used on the following : Websites Storefront or signs Vehicles Promotional/marketing material (banners, flyers...) Other 226 Explain in detail: 8a 8b 8c American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com 08-549 Rev 6/19/18 Service Mark Registration 4 of 4 9. Service Mark Samples (submit THREE (3) samples of the Service Mark): AS 45.50.030 and AS 45.50.200(10) I have attached three (3) samples of my service mark that: a. demonstrates actual use of the mark in commerce; and b. aligns with answers given in Items 6, 7, and 8. Note: The three samples may be a combination of the same image or different images of the service mark. 10. Required Signature: AS 45.50.030 and AS 45.50.160 IMPORTANT: By signing this application I declare, under penalty of perjury, that this application is true and complete, including any information provided in this application and the following statements: the applicant is the owner of the service mark; the service mark is in use; and, to the knowledge of the individual signing the application, no other person has the right to use the mark either in the identical form or in a near resemblance to it as to be likely, when applied to the goods or services of another person, to cause confusion or mistake or to deceive. The signer must be the applicant, or a member of the firm or an officer of the corporation, partnership, or association applying for the service mark as listed in ITEM 3 of this application. Persons who sign documents filed with the Commissioner that are known to the person to be false in material respects are guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. Signature: Date: Printed Name: Title of Authorized Signer: If the service mark is owned by an entity (listed in Item #3), then the signer must identify their signing authority, such as: corporation President or LLC Member. Example: John Doe, President of owning entity XYZ