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Statement of Use Explained

A Statement of Use confirms that a trademark is actively used in commerce after an intent-to-use application. This guide explains USPTO filing deadlines, fees, specimens, extension requests, and common mistakes.

Statement of Use Trademark

A Statement of Use confirms real commercial use of a trademark after a Notice of Allowance. It requires a valid specimen of use, a signed declaration, and a filing fee of $150 per class. Mistakes in the SOU are one of the most common reasons for delays, Office Actions, or application abandonment.

Intent-to-Use Trademark Application

An intent-to-use application secures your filing priority before launch, but it requires additional steps such as filing a Statement of Use and, in some cases, extension requests. These extra steps increase both the registration timeline and the total cost.