Trademark FAQs - related questions & answers

Question: Who must be licensed?

Answer:
Anyone or any business/organization that wants to use another person’s trademark on their own product must have a license before offering the product/goods for sale.

Question: Are there any restrictions for registering flags or national symbols of countries?

Answer:
Yes. Many countries restrict the use of their own and other countries’ flags or national symbols. Many countries also have limitations on the use of marks connected to political leaders.

Question: How do I find out whether a mark is already registered?

Answer:
You may conduct a search free of charge on the USPTO website using the Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS).
 

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