Process for Filing a Federal Trademark

The video tutorial explains the trademark application process, starting with a comprehensive search for existing marks, including those registered with the USPTOS and common law protections. It then details the steps to fill out the application, including information about the claimant and the use of the mark in commerce. The tutorial also covers how to represent the trademark, either as text or an image, and emphasizes the importance of ensuring no infringement on existing marks. Finally, it outlines the review process through the USPTOS and similar procedures in different states.

What is the significance of distinctiveness in a trademark?

Describe the general process for filing a trademark application.