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MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE APPLICATION FOR TRADEMARK, SERVICE MARK CERTIFICATION MARK OR COLLECTIVE MARK
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY IN BLACK INK READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE COMPLETING THIS FORM You must include a sample of commercial use - See Instructions 1. State the words or phrase to be registered:

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___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Provide a written description of the logo design (if none, leave blank). Stylized letters are not a logo design: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Trade/Service Mark Classification Number (see instruction 3 on the back of this form before completing this item): _______ NOTE: A separate application and fee is required for each classification desired. 4. State the SPECIFIC goods or services within the above classification for which the mark is used: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. How and where is the mark displayed on the goods or services listed in Item 4? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. State the date on which this mark was first used in commerce by the applicant or their predecessor(s) in Minnesota: (must have been used prior to registration) _______________________________________ Month Day Year 7. Name of individual, firm, partnership, corporation, association, union or other organization applying for this mark:

___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name State of Incorporation ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Street Address City State ZIP I certify that I am the applicant or that I am authorized to sign this application on behalf of the applicant, that the applicant understands the above application and its contents, that the facts set out in the application are true, that the applicant believes that he, she or it is the owner of the mark and that no other person, firm, partnership, association, union, corporation or other organization has the right to use the mark in Minnesota, either in an identical form or in such a manner that might deceive or be mistaken for this mark. The specimen or facsimile filed with this application is a true and correct example of the mark as used. I further certify that I understand that by signing this application, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this application under oath. ____________________________________________________ Signature

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INSTRUCTIONS
1) State the words or phrase to be registered, if any. The words or phrase must be listed exactly as it appears on the specimens submitted with this application. A separate application is needed for each phrase to be registered. 2) Provide a written description of the logo design to be registered, if any. This description must depict the design as it appears on the accompanying specimen. Only one logo design is permitted per application. If none, leave blank. 3) Indicate the classification number under which this mark falls. A list of the International system of trade and service mark classifications is available from the Office of the Secretary of State. Leave blank if unknown and this office will fill it in. A separate application and fee is required for each classification in which you wish to register a mark. 4) State the SPECIFIC goods or services represented by the mark. DO NOT use indefinite terms, such as "accessories", "products," or the like. Use language that would be readily understandable to the general public. For example, "t-shirts" or "dry cleaning services". If the applicant identifies the goods or services too broadly as, for example, "advertising and business," or just "products," or "services," the application will be returned. The identification of goods or services must NOT describe the mode of use of the mark, such as on labels, stationery, business cards, menus, signs or in advertising. 5) State the way the mark appears on the goods, i.e., "on containers," "on tags or labels affixed to the goods", "by stamping it on the goods". 6) In order to register a mark in Minnesota, it must have been used commercially prior to registration. State the date the mark was first used in Minnesota. If it has not yet been used in Minnesota you cannot register the mark with the Secretary of State. 7) State the name and complete address of the applicant. If the applicant is a corporation, list the state of incorporation and the principal place of business in that state.

FURTHER REQUIREMENTS
· · · You must submit one specimen or facsimile of the mark as you have actually used it in commerce. Copies are acceptable. A typewritten statement of the mark would not be acceptable, since it would not have been in use with the public. Acceptable examples would be a business card, letterhead, clipping from an advertisement, label, picture or copies of such materials.

FILING FEE: $50.00 Payable to the MN Secretary of State FILE IN-PERSON OR MAIL TO: Minnesota Secretary of State - Business Services Retirement Systems of Minnesota Building 60 Empire Drive, Suite 100 St Paul, MN 55103 (Staffed 8:00 - 4:00, Monday - Friday, excluding holidays) Once accepted, this registration is valid for 10 years. A renewal notice will be sent by this office prior to the expiration date, to the name holder at the address on file with this office. If there is any change in address, please notify this office of the new address of the mark holder. If you have any questions regarding trademarks or this application, contact the Office of the Secretary of State at (651)296-2803. Information regarding Federal trademarks can be obtained by calling 1-800-786-9199 or visiting the US patent & Trademark Office website at www.uspto.gov. All of the information on this form is public. Minnesota law requires certain information to be provided for this type of filing. If that information is not included, your document may be returned unfiled. This document can be made available in alternative formats, such as large print, Braille or audio tape, by calling (651)296-2803/voice. For a TTY/TTD (deaf and hard of hearing) communication, contact the Minnesota Relay Service at 1-800-627-3529 and ask them to place a call to (651)296-2803. The Secretary of State's Office does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, religion, reliance on public assistance or political opinions or affiliations in employment or the provision of service.