Is it advisable to conduct a search of the Office records before filing an application?
Yes. The Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) Public Search Library for trademarks is located at 2900 Crystal Drive, 2nd Floor, Arlington, Virginia 22202. The Public Search Library is open between 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Use of the Public Search Library is free to the public. Also, certain information may be searched at a Patent and Trademark Depository Library. For locations, click PTDL. These libraries have CD-ROMS containing the database of registered and pending marks. (However, the CD-ROMS do not contain images of the design marks.
Yes. You may conduct a search free of charge on the USPTO website using the Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS) at http://tess2.uspto.gov/bin/gate.exe?f=login&p_lang=English&p_d=trmk. You may also conduct a trademark search by visiting the Trademark Public Search Library, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at 2900 Crystal Drive, 2nd Floor, Arlington, Virginia 22202. Use of the Public Search Library is free to the public. You can also conduct a search at a Patent and Trademark Depository Library near you. For locations, click PTDL.
Yes. You may conduct a search free of charge on the USPTO website using the Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS) at http://tess2.uspto.gov/bin/gate.exe?f=login&p_lang=English&p_d=trmk. You may also conduct a trademark search by visiting the Public Search Facility between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the Madison East, 1st Floor; 600 Dulany St.; Alexandria, VA 22313. Use of the Public Search Facility is free to the public. You can also conduct a search at a Patent and Trademark Depository Library near you. For locations, click PTDL.
