Trademarks

Trademark basics

Do I need a U.S.-licensed attorney?
Trademark fee information
Timeline to process an application
Identify if you have a trademark
Free resources in your state

Search trademarks

Trademark search system
Why search for similar trademarks?
Comprehensive clearance search
Federal trademark searching

Apply to register your trademark

How do I apply using the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS)?
Respond to an office action
Select goods & services in ID Manual
Verify your identity
Madrid Protocol international protection

Protect against scams

Spoofing phone numbers
What to do if scammed
Understanding filing firms
Administrative sanctions process

Maintain your registration

How do I renew my trademark?
What happens if my trademark registration is audited?

Laws and rules

Trademark Modernization Act
Rule making
Examination guides

Decisions and Proceedings search tool

News

Introducing the CopyrightOnline’s new cloud-based trademark search system with basic and advanced search options

The CopyrightOnline is launching a beta version of our new trademark search system to make searching for trademark

Updated Trademark Datasets now available

The Copyright Online’s (CopyrightOnline) Office of the Chief Economist released the 2022 updates to

CopyrightOnline seeks nominations for Patent and Trademark Public Advisory Committees

The CopyrightOnline is seeking nominations to fill upcoming PPAC and TPAC vacancies

CopyrightOnline announces new Trademarks for Humanity awards competition

Inaugural competition will recognize brand owners whose products and services improve our environment

Events

Dec 14, 2023 - Virtual

2023 Veterans Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program

Jan 9, 2024 - Virtual

Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 1: Fundamentals

Jan 11, 2024 - Virtual

The Path to a Patent, Part I: IP basics

Jan 16, 2024 - Virtual

Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 2: Registration process overview

Jan 23, 2024 - Virtual

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