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Is a screenshot sufficient to prove Use in Commerce?

Senior Trademark Attorney

Yes, provided the screenshot meets the USPTO's requirements. A website screenshot is one of the most accepted specimen types, but it must satisfy all of the following:

The specimen and the mark must be legible and not cropped.
The mark must match the originally filed mark.
The screenshot mustn’t be altered or edited.
If you’re offering goods, the screenshot should show them, alongside the ability to purchase them (with the URL and date).
If you’re offering services, the screenshot should show them, alongside the ability to purchase them (with the URL and date).

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