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    A trademark is any word, name, symbol or device adopted and used by a person or entity to identify goods produced, manufactured or sold by that person or entity. A trademark is filed by submitting the completed form. Trademarks are effective for a term of five years from the date of registration. Application to renew for a similar term, must be made within six months prior to the expiration of such term. The trademark application must contain the following information:

    • The trademark name must be available for use in Pennsylvania. 
    • The name of the applicant and the jurisdiction if the applicant is a corporation. 
    • The residence, location or place of business of the applicant. A Commercial Registered Office Provider's may not be used in lieu of an address.
    • A statement as to the name and description of the mark. A facsimile of the mark to be registered must accompany the application. 
    • A specification as to the general class of goods or services. These classification are set forth in 54 Pa. C.S. Section 1103.
    • A listing of the goods or services with which the mark is used and the mode and manner in which the mark is used in connection with such goods and services. 
    • The date when the mark was first used anywhere. 
    • The date when the mark was first used in this Commonwealth by the applicant or the predecessor in title of the applicant. 
    • The application must be signed by the applicant.