1 (a) Filing Basis

  1. 1. Access the Trademark Electronic Application System (TESS) on www.uspto.gov

  2. 2. Click on Initial Application Forms

    Click on Initial Application Forms
  3. 3. Click on Start Your Application in TEAS

    Click on Start Your Application in TEAS
  4. 4. Fill Out the Required Boxes Properly

    Fill Out the Required Boxes Properly
  5. 5. Provide the Required Information Regarding the Applicant

    Provide the Required Information Regarding the Applicant
  6. 6. Provide the Mark Information…

    Provide the Mark Information…
  7. 7. Click on ID Manual to Add the Appropriate Goods/Services

    Click on ID Manual to Add the Appropriate Goods/Services
  8. 8. Click on Section 1(a) to File for an In-Use Application

    Click on Section 1(a) to File for an In-Use Application
  9. 9. Provide the Proof and Date of First Use

    Provide the Proof and Date of First Use
  10. 10. Click on Assign Filing Basis

    Click on Assign Filing Basis