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Trademark Search
The Patent and Trademark
Office does not require a search prior to applying for trademark registration.
However, conducting a comprehensive search makes sense. It's very possible
that the mark you want to register is already registered or a third party
has common law rights to the mark. If your application is rejected, the
PTO will not refund your filing fee. Conducting a search prevents you
from forfeiting the application fee and the preparation fee. In addition,
the likelihood that your application will encounter problems is greater
if you do not conduct a search.
We offer two types
of searches both come with a written attorney analysis:
- Comprehensive:
A comprehensive search which includes a search of the federal state
and common law databases and the internet domain database for $475.
A comprehensive search is recommended and is the search most of our
clients choose.
- Knock
Out: A Federal Search for $175. This is essentially a "Knock-Out"
search of the USPTO database for exact matches. This type is most useful
in determining the availability of a proposed name when deciding among
a number of choices.
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