Trademark is a very important part of your company. It differentiates your company from the rest that are in the same category or with those that have identical or almost the same name as your company. It also differentiates you from companies that bear a logo or company seal that represents your establishment. Nowadays, jingles are also used to uniquely distinguish a company. With the introduction of the Internet, you can now make inquiries online by going to the website of the States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). In this website, you can search for existing trademarks to make sure that the trademark you plan to use is unique and can distinguish you from other companies. Within the USPTO website, you can find the Patent and Trademark Depository Library that can be downloaded. One document that could be of important use to you is the List of Acceptable Identification of Goods, which is a list of terms used to recognize the terms that you might need to know to identify your products. There is also a list of deleted names and terms that could come in handy. Documents that can help you with basic facts about trademarks are also a good source of information. When you do file for your application, it is worth it to visit the Trademark Application and Registrations Retrieval (TARR) system that will help you keep track of the progress of your application. With many applications being filed everyday, you wouldn't want your application to be left in a large pile that has been submitted for approval. Applications for trademark are subjected to outmost scrutiny before they are approved. So best be prepared to know what to do to get the trademark you want. |
