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Trademarks FAQs

	What are the benefits of a registered trademark?
	Do I need to register my trademark?
	Do I have to be a U.S. citizen to obtain a federal trademark registration?
	Is a federal trademark registration valid outside the United States?
	What are "common law" trademark rights?
	Who can file a trademark application?
	How long does it take for a trademark to be registered?
	How long does a trademark registration last?
	How do I contest someone else using or attempting to register a trademark similar to mine?
	Can the ownership of a trademark be assigned or transferred from one person or entity to another?
	What kind of review will the USPTO conduct after I file my trademark application?
	What is a Basic Federal Direct-Hit Search?
	Will the examining attorney search for conflicting trademarks?
	What are some other reasons the USPTO might refuse my trademark?
	How do I register my company name?
	What is a service mark?
	How can I obtain state registration of a trademark?
	How do I know if I need trademark or copyright protection?
	When and how can one party use another's trademark?
	What are the differences between my business filings and my trademark rights?
	How do I list the products and/or services on my Trademark application?
	What are Classes for Trademark Products and Services?
	What is a trademark specimen and how does it relate to goods and services?