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Can I submit a website screenshot as a specimen of use?

Written by Jan Buza

Co-founder of Trama

Yes, in many cases you can. A website screenshot is one of the most commonly submitted specimen types, but it must meet specific requirements to be accepted.

For goods: the screenshot must show the trademark alongside the product clearly available for purchase. This means the page should display the product image, a price, and a mechanism for ordering (a shopping cart, buy button, or equivalent). A screenshot showing only a product photo without a purchase option is not acceptable for goods.

For services: the screenshot must show the trademark used in connection with the services being advertised or rendered. A services webpage describing the service offered under the mark is generally acceptable.

In all cases, the screenshot must be real and unaltered, include the URL, and show the date it was taken. The mark on the screenshot must match the filed mark.

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