Written by Tomas Orsula
Senior Trademark Attorney
"First to file" refers to countries granting the priority right to a trademark to whoever is the first to file a trademark application, irrespective of whether they have used the mark in commerce first. The earliest filer will be successful even if they haven't used the trademark in commerce at all at the time of filing.
Most countries use the first-to-file system since it's easier to administer. Therefore, securing a trademark in these countries as soon as possible is advisable instead of waiting after the mark has already been used in commerce.
I've just filed my trademark application; does this mean my trademark is registered?
Is it our US-registered or UK company that should apply for a trademark in the US?
What are advantages of filing my TM through a lawyer / law firm?
Do I need a pending trademark application to file through the Madrid System?
I want to register an US trademark in one class; how much would that cost?
Can anyone use the Madrid System to register a trademark internationally?
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