{"id":15642,"date":"2023-12-16T23:32:22","date_gmt":"2023-12-16T23:32:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hatchly.com\/business-name-contests-3\/"},"modified":"2024-04-14T21:51:13","modified_gmt":"2024-04-14T21:51:13","slug":"trademark-search","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hatchly.com\/trademark-search\/","title":{"rendered":"Trademark Search"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"15642\" class=\"elementor elementor-15642\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b134a2c custom-hero e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4b134a2c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3809a47f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3809a47f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19b84286 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"19b84286\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h1>Trademark Search<\/h1>\n<p style=\"max-width:450px\">Easily Search and Find If the Trademark for your Business Name is Taken<\/p>\n<form target=\"_blank\" id=\"searchBoxForm\" class=\"search-box-form\" metho=\"get\" action=\"https:\/\/www.bettertrademark.com\/search\">\n<input type=\"text\" name=\"keyword\" autocomplete=\"off\" autocorrect=\"off\" autocapitalize=\"off\" placeholder=\"Enter Your Desired Name\">\n<input class=\"search-button hero-btn\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Search Trademarks\">\n<\/form>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52d792fb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"52d792fb\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-266a11f2 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"266a11f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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elementor - v3.23.0 - 05-08-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d74b98 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8d74b98\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 05-08-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Trademarks are categorized by distinctiveness, and registering them grants several benefits.\u00a0 This includes a legal presumption of ownership and the exclusive right to use the mark, with the strongest marks being arbitrary or fanciful.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A comprehensive trademark search is essential before registration to identify any potential conflicts with existing marks. This should include searches of official databases, alternative spellings, phonetic equivalents, visual similarities, and common law usage.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After trademark registration, it is critical to monitor for infringement and preserve the strength and distinctiveness of your mark. This includes sending cease and desist letters and renewing your trademark at specific intervals to maintain protection.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e19bb78 llc-template-container e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e19bb78\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0e4549 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a0e4549\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Understanding Trademark Basics<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42b79c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"42b79c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A trademark is much more than a distinctive sign; it\u2019s a powerful tool for protecting your brand and its reputation. Whether it\u2019s a catchy name, a memorable logo, or a unique phrase, a trademark distinguishes your goods or services from those of others. This helps ensure you don\u2019t infringe on someone else\u2019s trademark. The main difference between trademarks and service marks lies in their application. Trademarks are used for goods, while service marks are applied to services.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Both types of marks can consist of words, phrases, symbols, designs, or a combination of these elements. A federally registered service mark can carry the standard registration symbol \u00ae, while the symbol \u2120 is used prior to registration. These symbols serve as a notice to potential infringers that your mark is protected by law. This means any unauthorized use is infringing on your rights.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Types of Trademarks<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Trademarks are categorized based on their uniqueness into four types:<\/span><\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Generic: the weakest and describe common terms associated with a category of goods or services.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Descriptive: directly describe the product or service and must acquire a secondary meaning to be eligible for protection.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Suggestive: suggest qualities or characteristics of the product or service, but do not directly describe it.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Arbitrary or Fanciful: have no connection to the product or service, and are the strongest type of trademark.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Suggestive trademarks, on the other hand, require some imagination to connect them with the product or service, making them stronger than generic or descriptive marks. The strongest trademarks are Arbitrary or Fanciful, comprising either common words used in an unrelated context or entirely invented terms.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Benefits of Trademark Registration<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Federal trademark registration, also known as federal registration, provides the following benefits:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Legal presumption of ownership<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Exclusive right to use the trademark on or in connection with the goods or services listed in the registration<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nationwide rights throughout the entire United States and its territories<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Visibility in a publicly accessible database<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The right to use the \u00ae symbol with a registered trademark acts as a deterrent to potential infringers and communicates to customers the credibility of the registration, enhancing brand recognition. Furthermore, registered trademarks can be recorded with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to prevent the importation of infringing goods, and can also form the basis for international trademark protection.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e58ca7 llc-template-container e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9e58ca7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e86686 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7e86686\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conducting a Comprehensive Trademark Search<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5aefc77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5aefc77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A comprehensive trademark search is necessary to register a trademark. This search involves looking for the exact trademark and its distinctive elements in official databases to identify any potential conflicts with existing marks. Beyond the official databases, your search should expand to include other databases and internet resources to identify conflicting uses with similar goods or services.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Broadening your search parameters to include alternative spellings and phonetic equivalents, as well as visually and aurally similar trademarks, can help ensure a thorough search. Leveraging search techniques such as AND NOT operators can help exclude irrelevant results and avoid narrowing your search prematurely by goods or services.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Identifying Similar Marks<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Considering phonetic equivalents and visual similarities that could be confused with your proposed trademark is an integral part of searching for similar trademarks. This involves considering any variations that could cause confusion among consumers.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For instance, if you\u2019re planning to register a word mark, you should consider similar sounding words or words with similar spellings. If you\u2019re registering a design mark, you should consider designs with similar elements or patterns. Identifying these similar marks early on can help you adjust your trademark strategy and avoid potential conflicts.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Searching Multiple Sources<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A comprehensive trademark search extends beyond the federal trademark database to include state and common law searches, playing a pivotal role in determining a trademark\u2019s registration availability and ensuring no similar trademarks have been previously registered or applied for.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In addition to the federal trademark database, you should also perform a common law search by checking state trademark databases and the internet to uncover any existing common law usages. Common law usage refers to the use of a trademark in commerce, even if it has not been registered. Uncovering these uses can help prevent potential conflicts and ensure a smoother registration process.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0ee2ce llc-template-container e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f0ee2ce\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a176dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8a176dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Analyzing Your Trademark Search Results<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cd1e02 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6cd1e02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Following a comprehensive trademark search, the subsequent step involves analyzing the search results. The USPTO database can be utilized to make informed decisions about the potential success of registering a new trademark. The Trademark Status and Document Retrieval (TSDR) system offers detailed information about trademarks, aiding in comprehensive analysis.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">However, if a trademark search in the USPTO database is inconclusive, further research outside of the USPTO system is necessary. This could involve consulting with a trademark attorney or conducting additional searches in other databases or resources.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Assessing Likelihood of Confusion<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One of the key aspects of analyzing your trademark search results is assessing the likelihood of confusion. This occurs when a trademark is similar enough to another that consumers may believe the goods or services originate from the same source.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Trademarks can be considered confusingly similar based on:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Similarities in sound<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Similarities in appearance<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Similar meanings<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Similarities in commercial impression<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For example, trademarks that are pronounced the same way, have a similar visual appearance, or convey a similar overall commercial impression could be considered confusingly similar.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Identifying Related Classes<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Another important aspect of analyzing your trademark search results is identifying related classes of goods or services. This helps determine the scope of legal protection and ensures brand coverage for related products or services in the future.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The USPTO organizes goods and services into 45 different classes, which they use for assorted purposes including applications, fee assessments, and establishing a searchable trademark database. Each category of goods or services is assigned to one of these 45 international classes, numbered from 1 to 45.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01a7449 llc-template-container e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"01a7449\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59268cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"59268cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Trademark Application Process<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-861d3db elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"861d3db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Having conducted a comprehensive trademark search and analyzed the results, you can then proceed to the trademark application process. This involves filing an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and responding to any office actions that might arise.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An office action is an official letter from the USPTO where an examining attorney lists any legal problems with your trademark or application. These legal problems must be resolved before the USPTO can register your trademark.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Preparing Your Application<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To prepare your trademark application, you must accurately identify the goods or services linked to the trademark, which is vital for assessing its registrability and ensuring accurate representation of your goods or services.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can utilize the Trademark ID Manual to find acceptable descriptions of goods or services and pinpoint their corresponding international class numbers. Once you\u2019ve prepared your application, you can submit it electronically through the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS), which also offers the convenience of electronic fee payment.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Responding to Office Actions<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After submitting your pending application, you may receive an office action from the USPTO. This is an official letter that points out issues with your application that require a response from you.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Non-final office actions raise a legal problem for the first time, after which you have three months to respond, with the option for an extension. However, if your response does not overcome all objections, the examining attorney can issue a final refusal.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7de5e38 llc-template-container e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7de5e38\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-130c438 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"130c438\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Working with a Trademark Attorney<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4689545 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4689545\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Engaging a trademark attorney can prove advantageous in steering through the complexities of the trademark process. A trademark attorney with specific expertise in trademark law is more likely to provide superior service and ensure a successful registration.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Choosing a trademark attorney who handles trademarks exclusively and has regular USPTO interaction ensures the most effective representation. Hiring a private trademark attorney can provide you with professional assistance with trademark searches, registration, and dealing with any potential conflicts or issues.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Expertise and Experience<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Expertise and experience should be key considerations when selecting a trademark attorney. Trademark attorneys who specialize in the complex field of trademark law are more adept at handling the intricacies of trademark searches and registration, making it essential to choose the right law firm.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s vital to consider an attorney\u2019s track record and the number of trademarks they have successfully helped register when evaluating their expertise in trademark law. Furthermore, trademark attorneys must have a thorough working knowledge of USPTO procedures to navigate trademark filings effectively and minimize the risk of refusals.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Cost Considerations<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s necessary to weigh your long-term trademark registration objectives against your available budget when hiring a trademark attorney. Beware of low-cost trademark registration offers as they might not cover all necessary services, potentially leading to higher expenses in the future.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is essential for trademark registration services to be conducted or reviewed by qualified attorneys to avoid adverse effects on the registration outcome. When incurring costs for trademark registration, consider the attorney\u2019s efficiency and professionalism to ensure effective use of business resources.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a630c1f llc-template-container e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a630c1f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9685eb8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9685eb8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Protecting Your Registered Trademark<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-706bc68 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"706bc68\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Upon registering your trademark, safeguarding it becomes important to preserve its strength and distinctiveness. This involves monitoring your mark for any unauthorized use and enforcing your rights when necessary.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Efforts to enforce trademark rights should typically begin with sending cease and desist letters to alleged infringers, which is often a cost-effective first step before engaging in litigation. It\u2019s also important to renew your trademark registration at set intervals to maintain its protection.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Monitoring for Infringement<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Monitoring for infringement requires vigilance in detecting unauthorized use of your trademark. This involves regularly checking for potential misuse by competitors and the public to enforce your rights effectively.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Using specialized monitoring tools like Google Alerts or Mention can help you receive notifications whenever your trademark is mentioned online, aiding in the monitoring process. In addition, trademark owners can employ watch services offered by trademark attorneys and companies which conduct regular database searches and alert owners of potential infringers.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Renewing Your Registration<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maintaining the protection of your trademark necessitates its timely renewal. This involves filing specific maintenance documents at set intervals, such as:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Between the fifth and sixth years after registration<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Between the ninth and tenth years after registration<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Each subsequent renewal is due every ten years.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s crucial to ensure that your renewal filings, including ownership and associated goods or services details, are accurate. Trademarks can have indefinite protection as long as the owner uses the mark in commerce and adheres to regular renewal requirements.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d1f2ae llc-template-container e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6d1f2ae\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9076a28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9076a28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Summary<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2767a3b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2767a3b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In conclusion, understanding and navigating the world of trademarks is crucial for protecting your brand and its reputation. 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Alternatively, you can visit the USPTO&#8217;s Public Search Facility or a Patent and Trademark Resource Center.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>How much does trademarking a name cost?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Trademarking a name can cost $225 to $600 for a single class in the US, or around $889 in Europe. (Adapted from Answer 1)<\/span><\/p><h3><b>What\u2019s the difference between a trademark and a service mark?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The main difference between a trademark and a service mark is that trademarks are used for goods, while service marks are used for services. 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