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How do I apply for the Made/Produced By American Indians Trademark?Fill out the Trademark Application, which is available for download on the "American Indian Trademark" tab. Once your application has been received and reviewed, you will receive a follow-up regarding your status.
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Is there an application fee?No, the application is free.
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What types of products are applicable for the Made/Produced By American Indians (MBAI) Trademark?The MBAI trademark is designed to work with Tribal and individual American Indian-and Alaska Native-owned businesses to provide export education and to facilitate global market penetration. Our goal is to put Tribally-owned business in contact with international buyers interested in food and agriculture products. Products considered are: Meat & Seafood Fresh meat Processed meat products (namely, hot dogs, summer sausage; beef, buffalo, bison, pork, lamb and poultry meat products) Fresh fish and seafood Frozen fish and frozen seafood Canned fish and canned seafood Smoked fish and smoked seafood Jerky and dried meats Produce Fresh fruits and vegetables (including, but not limited to, mushrooms, berries, corn, hominy) Frozen fruit and vegetables (including, but not limited to, mushrooms, berries, corn, hominy) Dried fruit and vegetables (including, but not limited to, mushrooms, berries, corn, hominy) Pickled asparagus Grains, Dry Goods, Seasonings Fruit preserves, jellies, and jams Maple syrup Nuts Pemmican Dried beans Bean soup mix Olive oils Wild rice Salsa Fry bread, pancake, chocolate, and muffin mix Vinaigrette Cocktail sauce Chili powder Spices Flour & corn meal Breads Dried native roots Beverages Wine Herbal teas for non‐medicinal and medicinal purposes Botanical teas for non‐medicinal and medicinal purposes Health, Body, and Home Care Lotions Shampoos and conditioners Body washes and soaps Facial serums Potpourri Salves Lip balms Detergents Candles Artisan Goods Jewelry Key chains Beaded products Beaded bouquets Knives Buckskins Tote bags Antler work and animal horn art Salt and pepper shakers Bowls Birch bark products Baskets Containers for household or kitchen use Bird houses, not being structures Wool products Blankets T‐shirts Shawls Belts Ponchos Barrettes Dolls Masks Other Top soil Hay and alfalfa hay Wheat, raw wheat, and parched wheat Construction aggregate of crushed rock and sand Rock Lumber
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I am not ready for export. Should I still apply for Trademark use?Yes! Our mission is to provide resources and specific professional information to our producers to help you feel confident to take your business international. We carry out our program through Export Readiness seminars and trade promotions.
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