Using the US Patent and Trademark Office Website to Search If A Trademark Is Available

by Ian Gordon on October 28, 2008

This video tutorial teaches you how to use the US Patent and Trademark Office website to search if a trademark is available. Before you finalize the name for your new business and file the paperwork for your LLC or corporation, you need to make sure the name is not being used by another business. One of things you can do to make sure your name is available, is search the USPTO database using their website.

The website is pretty confusing but this tutorial shows you how to find the search form and easily conduct the search to make sure your name is is not already registered as a trademark by another company. After watching the tutorial, go to The United States Patent and Trademark Office Website to conduct your search.

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  • Nicole
    Thanks for creating such a valuable resource! I did go to the US Patent and Trademark Office website and typed in the business name that I would like to use. I noticed there were three businesses with the same name, so is it possible to register your business under the same name as another business?
  • Great video. However, it's important to remember that conducting a search of the federal trademark database is just the beginning! You also need to search the state trademark databases of all the 50 states, common law trademark databases, and internet domain name databases.
  • Hi, I love the show, how can i get a Virtual fax number? and how it work.
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