Filing a trademark application based on intent to use is a common strategy for businesses that want to secure trademark rights before they have fully launched their products or services. However, before an intent-to-use application can mature into a registered trademark, the applicant must eventually verify actual use of the mark in commerce.
The verification is made through a formal statement submitted to the USPTO proving that the trademark is actively being used in commerce. This is done by filing a Statement of Use or an Amendment to Allege Use, depending on the stage of the application.
Regardless of whether a Statement of Use or an Amendment to Allege Use is filed, the