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Your source for news, updates and guidance on all things trademarks and intellectual property.
The USPTO is replacing its decades-old search tool TESS (“Trademark Electronic Search System”) completely as of November 30, 2023 with its new search tool. This search tool is currently called “Trademark Search” and accessible online at: https://tmsearch.uspto.gov/search/sear...
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Read more See all issuesThe new USPTO Trademark Search system is a key tool for conducting research and gathering information. The USPTO introduced the new Trademark Search in November 2023, rep...
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Read moreWhen helping Tribal Nations and Native entrepreneurs with their trademarks, it’s crucial to understand tribal law and the unique issues that come with it. Even if y...
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Read moreThe new USPTO Trademark Search system is a key tool for conducting research and gathering information. The USPTO introduced the new Trademark Search in November 2023, rep...
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