Registration Of Trademark Or Service Marks {TM 100}

TM-100, Trademark / Service Mark Application for Registration, To protect your trademark/service mark that is used in California, you must file a Trademark / Service Mark Application for Registration (Form TM-100) with the California Secretary of State. Duration of a registration of Trademark or Service Mark is five (5) years. The registration is active for five (5) years from the date filed by the Secretary of State. Within six (6) months of the end of five (5) years, the mark may be renewed for another five (5) years. The mark may be renewed every five (5) years as long as the mark is in continual use. • A trademark is any words, names, symbols or devices, or any combination thereof, used to distinguish a good or product from those manufactured or sold by others. • A service mark is any words, names, symbols or devices, or any combination thereof, used to identify and distinguish services from those services provided by others. Registration of the mark in and of itself does not guarantee exclusive ownership of a mark. To ensure that all issues are considered and addressed appropriately, you should consult with private legal counsel. www.FormsWorkflow.com