The Drawing

The "drawing" is a page which depicts the mark applicant seeks to register. In an application based on actual use, the drawing must show the mark as it is actually used, i.e., as shown by the specimens.

In the case of an application based on an intention to use, the drawing must show the mark as the applicant intends to use it. In an application based on a foreign application or foreign registration, the drawing must depict the mark as it appears or will appear on the foreign registration. The applicant cannot register more than one mark in a single application. Therefore, the drawing must display only one mark.

Standard Character Drawing (formerly known as a "typed" drawing)

A standard character drawing is where:

• All letters and words in the mark are depicted in Latin characters;
• All numerals in the mark are depicted in Roman or Arabic numerals;
• The mark includes only common punctuation or diacritical marks; and
• The mark does not include a design element.

Special Form Drawing

If the particular style of lettering is important or the mark includes color or a design or logo, you must select the "Stylized or Special Form" drawing format. The drawing page should show a black and white image of the mark unless color is claimed as a feature of the mark, no larger than 3.5 inches by 3.5 inches (8 cm by 8 cm). The drawing in special form must be a substantially exact representation of the mark as it appears on the specimen or on the foreign registration, as appropriate.

If you want to register a mark in color, you must submit a color drawing. You must also submit: (1) a color claim naming the colors that are a feature of the mark; and (2) a separate statement describing where the color(s) appear on the mark.

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