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Trademarks | USPTO Experienced practitioners: Examination of non-traditional trademarks Dec 19, 2025 - Virtual
What is a trademark? | USPTO The word “trademark” can refer to both trademarks and service marks A trademark is used for goods, while a service mark is used for services A trademark: Identifies the source of your goods or services Provides legal protection for your brand Helps you guard against counterfeiting and fraud
Search our trademark database | USPTO Learn about searching Why search for similar trademarks Likelihood of confusion Using coordinated classes Design search codes
Trademark basics | USPTO Learning the essentials What is a trademark? Trademark, patent, or copyright Trademark examples Scope of protection Strong trademarks Why register your trademark? Online trademark tools
Apply online | USPTO If that amount of time has passed and your filing is still not appearing, contact the Trademark Assistance Center However, if the problem specifically relates to an electronic filing issue, email TEAS@uspto gov Contact us Trademark Assistance Center Contact Trademarks TEAS bug report
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Base application requirements | USPTO Trademark Center Trademark Center is where you can file a new trademark application, pay application-related fees, and use the docketing feature to track the status of applications filed through Trademark Center All applicants must include: Their name and domicile address Their legal entity The citizenship of each individual applicant, or the state or country of incorporation or organization
Trademark examples | USPTO As shown above, trademark owners can register their trademarks in different formats Here are some additional examples highlighting how a company might register a single trademark in both standard character format and special form format
Trademark Center Click the "Manage trademarks" dropdown menu in the navigation ribbon above and choose "Amend or update a filing " Learn more about new and upcoming features for Trademark Center
Trademark search Be sure to consider related goods and services, as well as synonyms For example, if you refine your results to trademarks used on "shoes," you’ll filter out any trademarks used on "footwear," "sneakers," "socks," "pants," "shirts" and other potentially related goods and services