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: What are common law rights?

Answer:
Federal registration is not required to establish rights in a trademark. Common law rights arise from actual use of a mark. Generally, the first to either use a mark in commerce or file an intent to use.

Question: How do I protect my company logo?

Answer:
You may register your logo with us as either a trademark or service mark, depending on the nature of your business.
 

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