Statement of Use
Statements of use that convert ITU applications to registrations.
Prepare Statements of Use and Extensions of Time with proper specimen selection, verified dates of first use, and declarations that satisfy examining attorney requirements.
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Why Do So Many Intent-to-Use Applications Fail at the Statement of Use Stage?
An intent-to-use application secures your priority date, but the mark cannot register until you file an acceptable Statement of Use demonstrating actual use in commerce for every class of goods or services in the application. The most common failures: specimens that don't show the mark as used in commerce (ornamental use, mock-ups, internal documents), dates of first use that predate actual commercial transactions, and failure to file within the statutory deadline or request timely extensions. Each extension request costs filing fees and the maximum extension period is three years from the Notice of Allowance. JR3 guides you through specimen selection and declaration preparation to convert your ITU application to a registration.
SOU Preparation
From ITU Application to Registered Mark
Provide your application details and commercial use information. JR3 guides you through selecting proper specimens for each class, verifying dates of first use against actual commercial transactions, preparing declarations with correct signature blocks, and tracking extension of time deadlines. Review the filing, confirm specimen acceptability, and export a Statement of Use ready for submission to the USPTO.
Specimen selection guidance
Class-specific specimen guidance distinguishing acceptable specimens for goods (labels, tags, packaging) from acceptable specimens for services (advertising, website screenshots)
Dates of first use verification
Verification that claimed dates of first use and first use in commerce correspond to actual commercial transactions, not internal use or pre-launch activity
Extension of time tracking
Automated tracking of extension deadlines from the Notice of Allowance date, with filing reminders and fee calculations for each extension request
Declaration requirements
Proper declaration language, signature block formatting, and verification statements required by the USPTO for Statement of Use filings
Goods specimen analysis
Evaluation of proposed specimens for goods against USPTO requirements, distinguishing acceptable specimens (labels, tags, packaging showing the mark) from unacceptable ones (mock-ups, digitally altered images, ornamental use).
Services specimen analysis
Evaluation of proposed specimens for services, including website screenshots, advertising materials, and brochures that show the mark used in the sale or advertising of the identified services.
Partial SOU filing
Preparation of partial Statements of Use for classes where use has commenced while maintaining intent-to-use status for remaining classes through extension requests.
Deadline management
Tracking of the six-month initial filing period and up to five additional six-month extensions, with automated reminders and fee calculations for each extension window.
Enterprise-grade security for your documents
Your confidential documents are processed in transit and never stored. Zero-retention architecture, SOC 2 Type II certified, GDPR compliant.
What Is JR3 and How Does It Prepare Statements of Use?
JR3 is an AI-centric document editing platform with specialized trademark agents that understand the specimen requirements, declaration standards, and deadline rules governing Statement of Use filings. It guides you through specimen selection for each class, verifies dates of first use, prepares proper declarations, and tracks extension deadlines from your Notice of Allowance. Trademark teams using JR3 convert more ITU applications to registrations by avoiding the common specimen and declaration errors that trigger examining attorney refusals.
Common questions
What specimens are acceptable for goods vs. services?
For goods, acceptable specimens include labels, tags, packaging, containers, or displays showing the mark as used in commerce — the mark must appear on the goods themselves or their packaging, not merely in advertising. For services, acceptable specimens include advertising, website screenshots, brochures, or signage showing the mark used in the sale or advertising of the services. The key distinction: goods specimens must show the mark on the product or its packaging, while services specimens must show the mark in connection with the rendering or advertising of the services.
How does JR3 track extension of time deadlines?
What is the difference between date of first use and date of first use in commerce?
Can JR3 handle partial Statements of Use for some classes?
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Convert Your ITU Applications to Registrations
Prepare Statements of Use with proper specimens, verified dates of first use, and declarations that satisfy examining attorney requirements. Stop losing applications at the finish line.