Trademark FAQs - related questions & answers

Question: How are characters like a hypen treated in a tradmark?

Answer:
The pronunciation of the trademark is the most controlling factor. So whether or not similar marks have dashes separating elements of one or the other mark wouldn't make much difference in deciding.

Question: Does the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office have free searchable trademark databases?

Answer:
Yes, the Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS) is available online to perform trademark and servicemark searches.

Question: Must my business name be registered as a corporation or a fictitious name before I can register a trademark?

Answer:
No. Registration as a corporation or of a fictitious name is not required before registering a trademark.
 

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