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Trademarks FAQs

	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 mark to be registered?
	How long does a trademark registration last?
	How do I contest someone else using a trademark similar to mine?
	Can the ownership of a trademark be assigned or transferred from one person to another?
	What kind of trademark review will the USPTO conduct after I file my trademark application?
	What is a business and trademark search?
	Will the examining attorney search for conflicting trademarks?
	What are other reasons the USPTO might refuse my trademark?
	How do I register my company name?
	What are the benefits of a registered trademark?
	What is a service mark?
	Can I sue for federal trademark dilution once I trademark a name?
	Trademark, service mark... which do I need?
	How can I obtain state registration of a trademark?
	How do I know if I need trademark or copyright protection?
	Can I use my trademark name?