### Question
What does declaration of bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce mean?


### Answer
**Declaration of bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce** has the following meaning in *15 U.S.C. § 1141*:

> a declaration that is signed by the applicant for, or holder of, an international registration who is seeking extension of protection of a mark to the United States and that contains a statement that—


(A) the applicant or holder has a bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 1141*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 22-TRADEMARKS > SUBCHAPTER IV-THE MADRID PROTOCOL**

