Are trademarks public information?

Trademark applications and registrations are public records. Individuals and private companies may use this public information to create third-party access to these records.

How do I find a state trademark?

The state trademark database is often part of the Secretary of State’s office, though in some states it has a department of its own. It’s usually possible to search a state’s registered businesses and trademarks through the Secretary of State’s website, which may or may not also be federally registered as trademarks.

How can I get my trademark certificate online?

5. Online Trademark Registration Procedure

1. Step 1: Surf internet for a brand name that is “wacky-enough”
2. Step 2: Preparing a trademark application.
3. Step 3: Filing the application of brand name registration.
4. Step 4: Examining the process of the brand name application.

What is a preliminary trademark search?

A preliminary trademark search in the U.S. typically involves searching through the public trademark database at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (www.uspto.gov) to see if any identical trademarks are already listed for any goods or services that are similar to yours.

Can you search pending trademarks?

Use the Trademark Search and Document Retrieval (TSDR) system to retrieve status information and to review all documents currently in the record for pending applications and registered trademarks. TSDR is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Can you trademark an email address?

In addition to the requirement to file all trademark submissions using TEAS, the following changes also apply: Email addresses required. You will need to provide an owner email address and the email address of your attorney, if you have an attorney. Those addresses cannot be the same.

How long does it take to get a trademark in California?

How Long Will My California Trademark or Servicemark Registration Take to Complete? Top of Page. The registration process may typically take around four to six weeks to wrap up.

How do I get a copy of my trademark certificate?

A certified copy can be obtained by any person by submitting an application to the Trademark Registry on payment of the prescribed fee.

Can I register trademark myself?

Any layman who wants to register a trademark can apply himself. But when the practical applicability is considered, appointing an attorney will ease the process to register a trademark. The Trademark Office takes about 2 years to consider or grant the applied trademark and post in in the Trademark Journal.

How much does a comprehensive trademark search cost?

What is a Comprehensive Trademark Search? Trademark searches come in many shapes and sizes. A truly comprehensive trademark search typically costs at least $1,000 and is ordered by an intellectual property attorney using a professional search company.