How do I search for a Trademark?

[cybermonkey]

Hi, everyone!

I am a newbie to domaining. Where do I search for a trademark? Can someone recommend a website or post a link?

Thanks,

 

[rianvisser]

Here you go:

http://www.tradedomains.org/trademarked_domain_names.html

Its got all the info you need.

Also check out the rest of the site, it was developed for newbies in domaining

 

[TT]

http://tess2.uspto.gov/bin/gate.exe?f=tess&state=bf74v.1.1

http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/app/cipo/trademarks/search/tmSearch.do?language=eng

 

[npcomplete]

http://tess2.uspto.gov/bin/gate.exe?f=tess&state=bf74v.1.1

http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/app/cipo/trademarks/search/tmSearch.do?language=eng

USPTO does not work like this. Your "tess" link is broken. USPTO uses temporary URL's that expire within minutes. If you want to link to a specific TM, just link to the tarr status page.

Marc

 

[DNQuest.com]

also, you can use Google and yahoo... type teh term in and see what results come up. That will help to see if it is atively being used in commerce.

 

[Dave_Z]

Or have an attorney do an exhaustive trademark search. :D

 

[CyberLaw.pro]

Or have an attorney do an exhaustive trademark search. :D

I strongly support this answer.

Seriously, just do the Google search to start. If you see a lot of results, it's best to hire a law firm for a more comprehensive answer.