Categories Trademark Protection How do I establish my “use-in-commerce” basis? Post author By faq Post date 2020-06-20 No Comments on How do I establish my “use-in-commerce” basis? Provide the date of first use of the mark anywhere and the date of first use of the mark in commerce.Submit a specimen (example) showing how you use the mark in commerce. See the “SPECIMEN FOR USE-BASED APPLICATIONS” section on page 22. Related posts: Section 1(a) Applications (use-in-commerce basis) Use in Commerce When do I file the specimen? What is a “use-in-commerce” basis? ← What is a “use-in-commerce” basis? → What is the difference between the “date of first use anywhere” and the “date of first use in commerce”? Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.