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WARNING: Non-USPTO Solicitations May Resemble Official USPTO Communications

Be aware that private companies not associated with the USPTO often use trademark application and registration information from the USPTO’s databases to mail or e-mail trademark-related solicitations (samples of non-USPTO solicitations included).

Trademark Litigation Online Toolkit

Been sued or received a cease and desist letter? Access the Trademark Litigation Online Toolkit for answers to common questions about trademark litigation.

First-Time Filers, Start Here

View How-To Videos, FAQs, the Basic Facts Booklet, processing timelines and the ID Manual

Tools

	Search pending and registered marks using the Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS).
	File applications and other documents online using the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS).
	Check the status of an application and view and download application and registration records using Trademark Status and Document Retrieval (TSDR).
	Transfer (assign) ownership of a mark to another entity or change the owner name and search the assignments database.
	Review the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) overview page. Then, visit the TTAB online.
	Visit the Dashboards for Trademark Operation and Trademark Trial and Appeal Board performance measurements.

Trademark Educational Outreach Program

Request a live presentation on trademark basics or a specialized program for graphic designers on trademarks and copyrights

New USPTO.gov beta site

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