Trademark Filing Proof Guidelines

Summary

Using the ™ symbol next to your name indicates a claim to the mark but does not serve as proof of commerce. Proof of commerce requires actual use of the mark in the sale or advertising of goods or services. Consider identifying specific goods or services you plan to sell or advertise with the mark to establish proof of commerce.

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I want to file a trademark in the future, and right now I am focused on an activity that I can use as proof of commerce. Should I use the TM logo next to my name in order for it to count as proof of commerce?
Using the ™ symbol next to your name can indicate that you are claiming rights to the mark, but it does not by itself count as proof of commerce. Proof of commerce typically involves actual use of the mark in the sale or advertising of goods or services.
Do you have specific goods or services you will be selling or advertising with the mark?