TM-A Filing and Trademark Documents Guide
Prepare ownership, use claim, representation and filing records.
Prepare ownership, use claim, representation and filing records. Use the sections below to understand the practical decisions, records and compliance points before taking action.
Identify the legal applicant
Use the individual, proprietorship, partnership, LLP, company or other owner that controls the mark.
Prepare the mark representation
Provide a clear word or logo representation and any required description.
Support the use claim
If prior use is claimed, prepare consistent date and evidence and the applicable affidavit.
Confirm classes and wording
Each class needs a commercially accurate goods or services specification.
Prepare authorisation
Use the current power or agent authorisation requirement where representation is appointed.
Verify the receipt
After e-filing, preserve payment, TM-A, acknowledgment and application number and check status.
Official References
Rules and portal requirements can change. Review the current official material relevant to the proposed company.
This article provides general information and is not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice. Applicability should be reviewed for the proposed entity and current law.