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Trademark FAQ

How can a federally or state recognized Native American Tribe arrange for its official insignia to be entered in the database?

a) By submitting the following to the USPTO:

i) A written request to enter the insignia;

ii) A depiction of the insignia that:

(1) is not larger than 4×4;

(2) is placed at or near the center of 8.5×11 paper;

(3) includes headings bearing name of the tribe and the address for correspondence.

iii) A copy of tribal resolution adopting the insignia as the official one;

iv) A statement, signed by an official with authority to bind the tribe, confirming that the insignia submitted is the one referred to in the resolution;

v) For tribes recognized only by a state government:

(1) Each of the items described above; and either;

(a) A document from a state official showing that the state recognizes group as a tribe, or;

(b) A citation to a state statute designating the entity as a tribe.

b) These materials should be sent to the following address:

Native American Tribal Insignia

ATTN: Commissioner for Trademarks

600 Dulany Street

MDE-10A71

Alexandria, VA 22314-5793

Alternatively, the materials may be faxed to 571-273-8950. There is no form available to enter official insignia in the database.

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