Trademark FAQs - related questions & answers

Question: What is a common law search? How can I do one?

Answer:
A common law search involves searching records other than the federal register and pending application records. It may involve checking phone directories, yellow pages, industrial directories, state trademark registers.

Question: How are characters like a hypen treated in a tradmark?

Answer:
The pronunciation of the trademark is the most controlling factor. So whether or not similar marks have dashes separating elements of one or the other mark wouldn't make much difference in deciding.

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).
 

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