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All About Trademarks - Trademark FAQ
Questions about and answers to all of you trademake questions.

United States Patent and Trademark Office
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)is the Federal agency for granting U.S. patents and registering trademarks.

Trademark Basics
A good place to start when researching trademarks.

Trademark Design Search Code Manual
Search by design categories e.g. amimals, food, shapes etc.  Search this database first before searching the Trademark Electronic Search System. Browse the Alphabetical Index for an image you are considering using for you trademark e.g. "airplanes".  You will see a design code associated with that type of image, in this case, 18.09.01.  

Trademark Electronic Search System
Click on Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS).  This search engine allows you to search the USPTO's database of registered trademarks.  Use the Word and/or Design Mark Search (Structured).  Enter the design code for the image you searched in the Code Manual. In the field drop-down box, select "Design Code".  You will see a list of trademarks that use airplanes in thier design.

Kentucky Trademark Information
Information on trademarks in Kentucky.

Kentucky Trademark Database
Search a database of trademarks in Kentucky.

Trademark Electronic Application System
Provides information on the trademark application process.

Trademark Office Contact Information
Contact information for questions on all aspects of trademarks.

Clip Art for Designing Logos
A selection of free clip art and photo resources you can use for designing your team logo.