Trademark FAQs - related questions & answers

Question: What is a common law search?

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 and state trademark registers.

Question: Does registering a trademark or service mark give exclusive rights to the mark?

Answer:
Registration in and of itself does not guarantee exclusive ownership of a mark. You would need to consult private legal counsel for an answer specific to your circumstance.

Question: What is a trademark?

Answer:
A trademark includes any word, name, symbol, device, logo or any combination, used, or intended to be used, in commerce to identify and distinguish the goods of one manufacturer or seller from goods.
 

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