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Can I submit an Amazon store screenshot as a trademark specimen?

Senior Trademark Attorney

Yes. A screenshot of an Amazon product listing can be an acceptable specimen, provided it meets the standard requirements.

The screenshot should be from amazon.com specifically, since the specimen must demonstrate availability to US consumers. The screenshot must be real and unaltered, must show the trademark prominently in connection with the product, and must include a visible price or purchasing mechanism. The mark shown must match the filed mark exactly. The screenshot must include the URL and date.

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