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How do I find out if a name is trademarked?
Usually a Google search will reveal if someone is already using the name I want. But in this case it's inconclusive. There is a company with that name, but their website is in the .tk domain and seems to be squatted on and unrelated to the company. They also have a (down/expired) website in the .cjb.net domain (cjb.net seems to be a registrar). The .com for that name sends me straight to a registrar. There are a few other Google hits for it but they all seem to be 404'd or squatted on. Does that mean I can use this name? Where do I go to find out if it's been trademarked or copyrighted already? I meant the name of my company, of which I would lease the corresponding domain. I want to trademark a company name.
9 months ago - 3 answers
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Here are some links where you can do some preliminary checking. However, please be aware that this is merely scratching the surface of what's out there. tess2 ... -- USPTO – Preliminary Search of Federal trademarks www ... --Go to your state's Secretary of State page to see if they have a searchable database of business names www ... www ... – Must register (free) to search their database Only comprehensive research will tell you if the name is truly available. But, these links are free & a great place to start, so I'd try them out first. Comprehensive research consists of looking at marks that are similar in Sound, Appearance or Meaning in the pending & registered Federal AND State trademark files as well as the US National Common-Law files. Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
by TM Express™
9 months ago
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trademarked names are usually those affixed to buildings and products, not web sites. web site names are an entirely different arena
by kemperk- 9 months ago
This one is so easy to answer, it's hard to believe you have the word "genius" in your name. Do a trademark search. www.uspto.gov
by ThatsWhy- 9 months ago