Trademark FAQs - related questions & answers

Question: Can a business trademark a domain name for future use?

Answer:
It is possible to gain ownership of a trademark by filing an "intent-to-use" (ITU) trademark application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) before actually starting to use the domain name.

Question: How different does one trademark have to be from another?

Answer:
After an application is filed, the assigned examining attorney will search the USPTO records to determine if a conflict exists between the mark in the application and another mark that is registered or pending in the USPTO.

Question: How do I find out if I need a patent, trademark or a copyright?

Answer:
Patents protect inventions, and improvements to existing inventions. Trademarks include any word, name, symbol, or device, or any combination, used, or intended to be used in commerce to identify.
 

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