How do you find if a business name is trademarked?

You can search for federally registered trademarks by using the free trademark database on the USPTO’s website. To start, go to the USPTO’s Trademark Electronic Business Center at http://www.uspto.gov/main/trademarks.htm and choose “Search.” Then follow the instructions you see on the screen.

Where can I find a trademark for my business name?

The first step is to search your local and national trademark database; in most jurisdictions, these can easily be found online. The objective is to figure out if someone already has a trademark on the name you have picked for your business.

Where can I find the USPTO trademark database?

The Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS) is available in all PTRCs. Also, these libraries have CD-ROMs containing the database of registered and pending marks; however, the CD-ROMs do not contain images of the design marks.

Where can I find a list of trademark assignments?

Use Assignments on the Web (AOTW) to search the database of all recorded Trademark Assignment information from 1955 to the present (Trademark Assignments recorded prior to 1955 are maintained at the National Archives and Records Administration). Assignment records can also be searched in the Public Search Facility.

What are the benefits of trademarking a business name?

Registration of a trademark provides your business with several key benefits: Your trademark gets protection across the nation, and even overseas if you apply for international trademarks. It becomes part of the official record.

How can I search for a trademark name?

To find out if a name is trademarked, you will have to search the trademark registry with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Visit the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s website (uspto.gov) and click “Trademark Search” located under the “Trademarks” tab.

How to trademark a name or business name?

Part 2 of 2: Filing a Trademark Application Obtain a trademark application. Trademark applications can be submitted either by mail or electronically. Fill out the trademark application. The USPTO website has detailed instructions to follow when filling out the Initial Application form. Pay the filing fee. Submit the application. Promptly respond to all USPTO correspondence. Enforce your trademark.

How do you check a trademark?

Checking with the USPTO Check the US Patent and Trademark Office Resources’s online database. Visit the USPTO’s Public Search Facility. Search a nearby Patent and Trademark Depository Library. Check the status of any mark found in the Trademark Status and Document Retrieval database.

Can I trademark a business name that is already?

Yes, you can trademark a name already in use. When it comes to trademarking a company name, you may find that your name of choice is already taken. If so, you will need to examine and compare the industries of your respective businesses.