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Can I submit a product tag as a trademark specimen?

Founder & Trademark Attorney

Yes, you can submit a product tag as a specimen of use for physical goods. Before you do, make sure the tag meets these requirements to avoid a refusal:

The mark in your trademark application must be displayed prominently on the tag, so consumers can clearly associate the brand with the product the tag is attached to.
The mark must match the version originally filed in the trademark application.
The specimen must be legible.
The tag must be from actual commerce, not a mock-up or prototype. It also cannot be digitally altered and must be a real-life photo.

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