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What should I submit as a specimen if I provide e-commerce services instead of producing goods?

Written by Jan Buza

Co-founder of Trama

If you provide e-commerce services instead of physical goods, you can provide a website screenshot showing the mark used in connection with the services, including the URL and the date the screenshot was taken. The screenshot must show the mark in the context of the e-commerce services being offered, not simply a product listing.

You can also include online advertisements, email marketing, or app store listings that display the mark in connection with the services. If your e-commerce platform also sells physical goods, ensure the specimen correctly indicates whether the trademark is being submitted for goods or services, as different specimen requirements apply to each.

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