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A trademark is any word, design, slogan, sound or symbol that serves to identify a specific product brand. For example, the Nike "Swoosh", Coca-Cola's red italicized logo lettering and even the musical slogan of the neighborhood pet store down the street.

These companies have trademarked various aspects of their business for a multitude of beneficial reasons, such as protecting against the possibility of an inferior product diminishing their reputation or profitability.

LegalZoom can help you quickly and easily obtain federal trademark protection, conduct a trademark search for potential conflicts and monitor newly filed or published trademarks similar to yours. LegalZoom, the company co-founded by attorney Robert Shapiro which has helped over 1 million customers prepare legal documents, can quickly and accurately perform these trademark services... ...

   
Trademark Registration Protect yourself against the possibility that an inferior product will diminish your reputation or your profitability. LegalZoom can help you quickly and easily obtain federal trademark protection.
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Trademark Search Don't risk future trademark infringement. Before making a big investment in promoting your name or brand, conduct a detailed search to uncover possible conflicts.
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Trademark Monitor Safeguard your trademark. LegalZoom will perform detailed periodic searches and will alert you if any similar trademarks are filed or published.
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Trademark Information

How long does the process take?

Can I use my "mark" before I get final approval?

Do I have to pay upfront in full before you run a search, or can I just pay for a search fee?

What if my name is already taken? Will I get my money back?

What if my application is denied at the USPTO - do I get my money back then?

What is a comprehensive search and what does it include? Isn't this part of the regular search?

I need to check the status of my order - how do I do this?

What is "Intent To Use" versus "Already Used In Commerce?"

What is “Text Only” versus "Stylized Design?"

What are the normal reasons for refusal?

Do I need to register my trademark?

What are the benefits of federal trademark registration?

Do I have to be a U.S. citizen to obtain a federal registration?

Is a federal registration valid outside of the United States?

What are common law rights?

Who may file an application?

How long does it take for a mark to be registered?

How long does a trademark registration last?

How do I contest someone else using a trademark similar to mine?

Can the ownership of a trademark be sold or transferred?



 

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