USA
USA Trademark Registration Process


01.   INITIAL TRADEMARK SEARCH
Mahtta & Co. strives to make the the trademark registration process smooth. We offer to conduct a trademark search for your proposed mark to give you an idea of how registrable your mark is in the country/ countries you’d like to file.
Free Trademark Search:
- A free trademark search is a preliminary search that can be conducted by anyone with internet access. It's typically performed using online resources and databases that provide information on trademarks, such as the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) website, various search engines, and trademark databases like TESS (Trademark Electronic Search System).
- The purpose of a free trademark search is to check if a specific trademark or a similar one is already in use or registered by someone else. It helps potential trademark applicants determine if their proposed mark is available for registration or if there might be conflicts with existing trademarks.
- Keep in mind that while free trademark searches are useful for initial research, they are not comprehensive or official. They may not uncover all potential conflicts, and they don't provide legal protection. For a more thorough and legally recognized search, you should consider an official trademark search.
Official Trademark Search :
- An official trademark search is conducted by the USPTO or by a qualified trademark attorney or professional search firm. This type of search is comprehensive and thorough, aiming to identify not only exact matches but also similar trademarks that could potentially create confusion in the marketplace.
- The USPTO offers the Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS), which is a valuable tool for conducting official trademark searches. Official trademark searches may include searching federal and state trademark databases, as well as common law sources, to ensure that your proposed trademark is unique and unlikely to infringe upon existing rights.
- While official trademark searches provide a higher level of confidence in the availability of your trademark, they often require the expertise of a trademark attorney or professional who is familiar with the complexities of trademark law and the search process.
