Trademark FAQs - related questions & answers

Question: How do I obtain a federal trademark registration?

Answer:
You may access the trademark forms, plus information about applying for a trademark, by clicking Basic Facts About Registering a Trademark. The forms may be downloaded, filled out, and mailed in.

Question: Should local businesses care what trademark someone else in another part of the country is using?

Answer:
Yes. Vast numbers of businesses, even local, have put up their own websites, creating the potential for confusion in the marketplace.

Question: Are there federal regulations governing the use of the designations "TM" or "SM" with trademarks?

Answer:
No. Use of the symbols "TM" or "SM" (for trademark and service mark, respectively) may, however, be governed by local, state, or foreign laws and the laws of the pertinent jurisdiction must be consulted.
 

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