Trademark Application Template for a Consulting Firm

# Trademark application: [FIRM NAME]

## Mark
[FIRM NAME] -- [wordmark | logo]

## Filing class (pick the one that matches your domain)
- **Class 35** -- business management consulting, marketing consulting, organizational consulting
- **Class 41** -- educational consulting, professional development training
- **Class 42** -- technology consulting, software consulting, scientific consulting
- **Class 45** -- legal consulting (only available to licensed attorneys)
- **Class 36** -- financial consulting (often subject to FINRA / state regulator coordination)

## Goods / services description (pick the one matching your class)

### Class 35
> Business management consulting services; business strategy consulting; consulting in the field of [specific domain, e.g. "supply chain management", "marketing operations"].

### Class 41
> Educational services, namely, providing training and consulting in the field of [specific domain].

### Class 42
> Consulting services in the field of [computer software | information technology | data analytics | renewable energy].

## Specimen guidance
- A screenshot of your website's services page showing the mark and describing the consulting services. Make sure the URL bar is captured.
- A photo of business cards or letterhead showing the mark.
- A copy of an actual consulting proposal or engagement letter on letterhead.

## Filing basis
- [ ] 1(a) -- in use in commerce
- [ ] 1(b) -- intent to use

## Notes
- Avoid filing in multiple classes unless you actually offer services in each. Each class adds $250-$350 in USPTO fees.
- "Consulting" alone is too vague -- the USPTO requires the specific field of consulting.