Federal trademark searching

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This webinar introduces you to the fundamental mechanics and more complex techniques of using our trademark search system. If you're a small business owner or an entrepreneur interested in learning about trademarks and how to apply for a federal registration, this event is a must-attend. It’s geared toward new users and those interested in conducting basic searches. The webinar is free, but space is limited, so register early.

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You can attend the entire event or just the section that best matches your searching needs.


2 - 2:55 p.m. ET

Getting started 

This section introduces you to the fundamental mechanics of using our trademark search system. 

We'll cover:

  • Navigating the search interface
  • Simple searching using drop-down menus
  • Viewing, filtering, and sorting your search results
  • Finding help

3 - 3:55 p.m. ET

Field tag searching

This section introduces you to the mechanics of constructing complex searches in our trademark search system. 

We'll cover:

  • Field tag searches
  • Using wildcards and logical operators
  • Combined line searching
  • Finding help

4 - 5 p.m. ET

Field tag searching with regular expressions

This section introduces you to the mechanics of using regular expressions in our trademark search system. It's geared toward experienced users interested in conducting advanced clearance searches using upper-level techniques. 

We'll cover:

  • Regular expression rules and syntax
  • Using wildcards, quantifiers, pattern matching, and logical operators
  • Searching reserved characters
  • Finding help

The webinar will conclude with a question-and-answer session. 

Register today

This information will be presented live via Webex. For more information, contact TMWebinar@uspto.gov.

Accessibility accommodation

Accessibility

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please submit your request to the contact information listed above.

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This event is part of a series: Federal trademark searching