Form Tm 2 - Application For Renewal Of Registration Of A Trademark Or Service Mark printable pdf download

INSTRUCTIONS FOR RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION OF A TRADEMARK OR SERVICE MARK

(See Form TM2)

Item 1

Applicant (owner name and address): The applicant is the individual or entity that owns the mark. The

name of the applicant (owner) is listed on the current certificate of registration. If the applicant is a

partnership, each individual must sign the application before a notary public. If the name of the owner of

the mark has changed from that as listed on the current certificate of registration, it is necessary that the

following be filed in addition to the renewal application: Certificate of Name Change Form TM3 (filed

when the name of the owner of the mark has changed and there is no change in the entity type); or

Application for Assignment (filed when the owner of record has relinquished ownership of the mark). An

assignment is always required when the entity type has changed. A non-refundable fee of $30.00 made

payable to the Treasurer of Virginia must be submitted along with a Certificate of Name Change and/or

an Application for Assignment in addition to the renewal registration fee.

Item 2

Contact person name and address: Name and address of person we may contact with any questions we may

have. Please furnish an email address, if available.

Applicant is a: Indicate the entity type (i.e. corporation, limited liability company, etc.) and the applicant’s

Item 3

state or jurisdiction of formation. If the entity type has changed from that as listed on the current

certificate of registration, an Application for Assignment must be submitted to this division.

Item 4

On the_ day of __: Indicate the date the mark was first registered. The date is listed on the renewal

notification letter.

Item 5

In the name of: Indicate the owner of the mark as listed on the current certificate of registration.

Item 6

Identify the trademark or service mark (or attach an exhibit): Indicate the mark, which is shown on the

current certificate of registration. Type or write the words if the mark is comprised of words only. If the

mark also includes a design, symbol or image, attach a blank piece of paper with an appearance of the mark

only without extraneous markings. The registration cannot be renewed if the registered mark has changed.

Class number(s) of goods or services: Identify the class number(s) of goods or services. A non-refundable

Item 7

registration fee of $30.00 made payable to the Treasurer of Virginia must be submitted for each

classification number listed on the current certificate of registration. If the class number(s) has changed

from that shown on the current certificate of registration, the registration cannot be renewed.

Item 8

Describe the product or service(s) the mark represents (identifies): Describe the product(s) or service(s)

provided which the mark(s) identifies as shown on the current certificate of registration. If the description

of the mark has changed from that as shown on the current certificate of registration, the registration

cannot be renewed.

Specimen: Demonstrate use of the mark, on a specimen, as used in commerce in the State of Virginia. A

Item 9

trademark specimen may be an original label, photograph or packaging of the product to which a label is

clearly affixed, brochure, etc. A service mark specimen may be an original business card, letterhead,

brochure, advertisement dated within the past year along with the name and date of the publication, etc.

Signature of applicant & notary public – The application must be signed before a notary public.

Item 10

Additional assistance can be obtained by calling (804) 371-9051 or at

Mailing address: Division of Securities & Retail Franchising, PO Box 1197, Richmond, VA 23218

Form Tm 2 - Application For Renewal Of Registration Of A Trademark Or Service Mark

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