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Uploaded on Sep 29, 2011

This video focuses on the importance of conducting a search of existing trademarks before filing your trademark application. It provides a brief overview of (1) the concept of "likelihood of confusion;" (2) the effect of being the first to file; and (3) the USPTO's Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS). It is critical that you conduct a search for conflicting marks before you file, as the existence of a mark that is confusingly similar to yours and used with related goods and/or services may bar registration of your mark.

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  • Maria-Claudia Philbrook

    Hello, we are concerned about trademarking our logo, and if we should submit the logo in Black and White or in color. We feel that the colors in our logo are very symbolic, but we see that major companies have submitted their logo in Black and White. We understand that if we submit it in Black and White we can change the colors at any time. But what happens if I keep the original colors of my logo.

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    You don’t lose any rights if you register a trademark in Black and White but only use it with specific colors. The registration protects your mark as it is used with all colors, including your original “symbolic” colors. Registering a mark in Black and White just gives you the option to use other colors, if you decide to do so.

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  • Cathy Perez

    Likly hood of confusion, like Ralph Lauren's Polo collection and the similar US Polo Assn. these logos are similarr many people that don't know about brand names often are confuse due to the use of the logo and the word polo. So why hasn't this been an issue. Or has it?

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    Thanks for the question, however the USPTO cannot comment on disputes between parties about whether a likelihood of confusion exists.

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  • tylersnard

    Question. I want to register a stage name for myself, a musician. That stage name is already being used by a restaurant on the East Coast. I've been told that it shouldn't be an issue because we offer different services, but can they come after me later once I get famous for "brand dilution?"

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    @tylersnard

    You are correct that, during the registration process, musicians and restaurants are typically considered unrelated services for purposes of likelihood of confusion. Your question about future trademark dilution is a good one, but is not one that we can answer here. You may wish to hire a private practice trademark attorney to advise you. Unfortunately, the USPTO cannot give legal advice or recommend attorneys to hire.

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  • Derek Meyers

    I heard they use Grant's tie to signal the winner of Nascar races.

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  • Meisterfluscher

    Idiotic video.

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  • tylersnard

    Loooolll "Wassup wit conf?"

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    @flakes843 When you apply for a trademark registration through the USPTO, the Office conducts a search of live marks that are either applied for or registered with the USPTO. The Office does not conduct a search of state trademarks or common law trademarks. If another party is claiming that they already have rights in the mark, it may be because they didn’t apply to the USPTO for federal registration. You may wish to consult a private trademark attorney to help you determine your legal rights.

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