Can I register a US trademark without evidence of use

Submission of evidence for use 1. Trademark application in progress 2. After trademark registration 3. When renewing a trademark Different submission foundations 1. Based on intention to use: A、 Intentional use refers to the lack of actual evidence of use when submitting an application. Generally, applicants need to submit evidence of use within 6 months after receiving the approval notice. B、 If the applicant has not yet used the trademark in the United States or is temporarily unable to provide evidence of use, they can apply for an extension to the United States Patent and Trademark Office before the expiration of the 6-month period. Each extension request can receive an additional 6-month period, theoretically allowing for a total of 5 extensions. Note: Evidence of trademark use must be submitted. If an extension is not applied for and evidence of use cannot be submitted, the application will be deemed abandoned. 2. Based on actual use: Based on actual use is the most common application mode, and US applications submitted on the basis of "actual use" must also submit evidence of use at the time of application. Note: If the applicant fails to submit evidence of trademark use in a timely manner or requests an extension of submission within 6 months after the "notice" is issued, a petition can be submitted within 2 months after the expiration to request the revival of the trademark application. 3. US applications based on "foreign registration" do not require proof of use before trademark registration, but they also need to be submitted after trademark registration and each renewal. Note: If the U.S. application is submitted on the basis of "foreign registration", a notarized copy of the foreign registration certificate is required. The trademark applied in the U.S. must be identical to the trademark registered on the foreign registration certificate, and the scope of goods/services applied in the U.S. cannot be greater than the goods/services registered on the foreign registration certificate.

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