U.S. Trademark Protection, Made Clear
Protect your brand with a federal trademark registration
Learn what it takes to register, search, and renew a U.S. trademark — then start your filing with a trusted trademark service provider in just a few clicks.
Three simple steps to protect your brand
Federal trademark registration follows a clear path from application to approval.
Answer a few questions
Tell us about your brand name, logo, or slogan and the goods or services it covers. It only takes a few minutes.
Clear your trademark
Understand whether a similar mark is already in use before you invest time and money in your application.
File with the USPTO
Your application is submitted electronically to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to protect your brand nationwide.
Why register your trademark
Using a name or logo gives you some common-law rights, but a federal registration provides significantly stronger protection.
Nationwide legal ownership
A federal registration gives you legal presumption of ownership and exclusive rights to your mark across the United States.
Stop confusingly similar marks
Registration helps prevent others from using a similar name or logo that could confuse your customers.
Federal court access
A registered mark lets you file suit in federal court against parties who infringe on your brand.
Use the ® symbol
Once registered, you can use the federal registration symbol to signal your brand is legally protected.
Our services
Whatever stage your trademark is at, here's where to start.
Trademark Registration
File a new federal trademark application to protect your name, logo, or slogan nationwide.
Learn more →Trademark Search
Check for conflicting marks before you file so you can move forward with confidence.
Learn more →Trademark Renewal
Keep an existing registration active by filing the required USPTO maintenance documents on time.
Learn more →Statement of Use
Show the USPTO your mark is in active commercial use to move an intent-to-use application forward.
Learn more →Ready to protect your brand?
Start your trademark registration today and put the USPTO on notice that you're the presumptive owner of your mark.