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: Do I have to register my trademark?
Answer:
No, but federal registration has several advantages, including notice to the public of the registrant's claim of ownership of the mark, a legal presumption of ownership nationwide, and the exclusive right to use.
Question: Can a U.S. trademark owner file an international application directly at the International Bureau?
Answer:
No. The international application must be filed through the USPTO. The USPTO must certify that certain information in an international application based on a U.S. basic application.
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