TEAS Nuts and Bolts: Goods and Services (TEAS Standard)

Part 6 of TEAS Nuts and Bolts Series

Published on: October 4, 2017 14:02

This video explains how to fill out the Goods and Services page of the USPTO’s federal trademark registration application. The information applies to TEAS Standard applications only.

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