This Handbook provides an overview of federal patent and trademark law. Information discussed includes types of patents and trademarks, duration of registration, requirements for obtaining, a guide to the application process, protecting your patent or trademark, and much more in 18 pages of materials.
You'll also want to lock in a priority date, which is given on the day you submit your application. Provisional Utility Patent application can claim priority from a filing date of a provisional application.Log in to access forms. Select the type of form listed below for direct links to TEAS and TEASi forms. Here is a step-by-step guide walking you through the process of successfully registering a state-level trademark in California. Filing the application provides a constructive, nationwide priority date, provided you eventually register the mark. You can file an application to register your trademark or service mark with an intenttouse (ITU) filing basis.