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A quick definition of trademark search:

A trademark search is when someone looks to see if a name or symbol they want to use for their business is already being used by someone else. They do this to avoid getting in trouble for copying someone else's idea. The United States Patent and Trademarks Office has a tool to help with this, but it's a good idea to get help from a professional search firm too. It's important to do a trademark search before using or registering a new name or symbol to make sure it's not already taken.

A more thorough explanation:

A trademark search is a process of investigating whether a new trademark is already registered or in use by other trademark owners. The purpose of the search is to avoid the likelihood of confusion and infringement of intellectual property rights. It is advisable to conduct a trademark search before using or registering a new trademark.

For example, if a company wants to use a new logo for their product, they should conduct a trademark search to ensure that no other company is already using a similar logo for a similar product. If they find a similar logo, they may need to modify their logo to avoid infringing on the other company's trademark rights.

The United States Patent and Trademarks Office (USPTO) provides a tool called the Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS) to conduct a preliminary search in their trademark database. However, it is recommended to conduct a thorough trademark search with the assistance of a professional search firm because some parties may have "common law" trademark rights as a result of being the first to use a trademark in commerce (even if such a trademark is not registered at the federal or state level).

It is important to conduct a trademark search to avoid legal disputes and protect your intellectual property rights.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
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Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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