Yes, you can! You can file an “Intent-To-Use” application. This is a way of saying, “I’m not using this trademark right now, but I plan to use it soon.” You can do this to protect your brand name or logo even before you start selling anything.   After your application is accepted, you’ll get a Notice of Allowance (NOA). This means you have six months to either start using your trademark in your business and show them proof, or ask for more time.   If you need more time, you can ask for an extension. You can do this up to five times, and each time gives you another six months. So, in total, you could have three years from when you get the NOA to when you need to show you’re using the trademark.