What must you do to appoint a domestic representative?

To appoint a domestic representative when filing a trademark application, it is essential to indicate the intent to appoint them after entering necessary details, including serial numbers related to filings. This is critical because the USPTO needs clear notification of who will officially represent the applicant in the United States, ensuring there is proper communication throughout the application process.

The correct approach requires formal acknowledgment of the appointment to prevent confusion regarding representation. The process involves a specific step that communicates this intention effectively, aligning with the USPTO's procedural requirements for representation.

Other options mention actions that, while they may be relevant to the application process, do not specifically address the formal requirement to indicate the intent to appoint a domestic representative. For instance, entering representative information on the attorney information page is necessary but does not suffice without explicitly stating the intent to appoint. Similarly, completing the filing in one session or updating personal information first does not pertain to the actual appointment of a domestic representative and is not a prerequisite to indicating the appointment.