Trademark FAQs - related questions & answers

Question: Is it advisable to conduct a search of the Office records before filing an application?

Answer:
Yes. You may conduct a search free of charge on the USPTO website using the Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS).

Question: Can a business's trade name be protected as a trademark?

Answer:
The name that a company uses to identify itself is called a trade name. This is the name the business uses on its letterhead and signage. Trade name is not considered a trademark or entitled to protection under trademark laws.

Question: Can a business trademark a domain name for future use?

Answer:
It is possible to gain ownership of a trademark by filing an "intent-to-use" (ITU) trademark application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) before actually starting to use the domain name.
 

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