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Is my website a proper specimen of use?

Written by Jan Buza

Co-founder of Trama

A website screenshot can be a proper specimen of use if it meets the following requirements:

The specimen and the mark must be legible and not cropped.
The mark on the specimen must match the originally filed mark.
The screenshot mustn’t be altered or edited, e.g., a mockup or digitally modified image.
For goods: the page must show the mark in association with the goods and include a means of purchasing them (price, shopping cart, or order button). The screenshot must include the URL and date.
For services: the page must show the mark used in advertising or rendering the specific services listed in the application.

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