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What is a “specimen” of use and how does it differ from the “drawing”?

A specimen is a real-life sample of how you are actually using your trademark in commerce with your goods or services. A specimen is not the same as a drawing. A drawing shows only the trademark you want to register, whereas the specimen shows your trademark as purchasers would encounter it in the marketplace (e.g., a specimen shows the mark on the entire product and/or packaging or shows a web page featuring the mark to advertise services).

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