Can 2/3 letter domains be trademarked?

[Chappy]

How do I find out if my 2 or 3 letter domains are trademarked? At the http://www.uspto.gov/main/trademarks.htm site do I input "abc.com" or just "abc"?

Thanks

 

[AdoptableDomains]

How do I find out if my 2 or 3 letter domains are trademarked? At the http://www.uspto.gov/main/trademarks.htm site do I input "abc.com" or just "abc"?

Thanks

Technically a three letter domain can't be trademarked. Three letters acronyms can be trademarked, but generally not the letters themselves, but just a logo for them. Even then, it's probably only for a specific type of use in a particular industry or product category.

Generally the US trademark office does not consider a domain TLD ending as part of a TM, just as it doesn't consider "inc.", "LLC" or other ending disignators. However, a few names with the TLD were approved back before they made that decision.

 

[Chappy]

Thanks for the input. I appreciate it.