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: Can I apply for a Trademark electronically or on the Web?

Answer:
Yes. You can fill out an application online, check it for completeness, and file it over the Internet using the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS).

Question: Can I use the registered trademark symbol "R" within a circle ®?

Answer:
The registered trademark symbol "R" within a circle ® is for a trademark that has been registered federally. It can only be used after the United States Patent and Trademark Office actually registers the mark.
 

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