How do I obtain a federal trademark registration?

In Washington, you can obtain a federal trademark registration through the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). To get started, you should review the USPTO trademark basics, search the USPTO trademark database to ensure your desired trademark has not already been registered, and prepare your trademark application. The trademark application must include a clear, precise name, logo, or slogan that identifies your goods or services. It should be distinctive enough that it does not conflict with other trademarks. Your application should explain the goods or services for which you want to use the trademark, and provide a sample of how you intend to use the trademark. You must also pay an application fee. Once the application is filed and the fee is paid, your trademark is placed in an “awaiting examination” status. An examining attorney at the USPTO will review your application to determine if the trademark should be registered. The examination process can take several months, but if the examining attorney approves the trademark, it will be published in the Official Gazette and given a certificate of registration. If the examining attorney denies the trademark application, you have the right to appeal the decision or submit a new application.

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