Similarly, classification is a way to categorize goods and services to help you search TESS for goods and services that are similar or related to yours. In the “design code or keyword” box, enter the design element you are looking for. In a department store, what products might be displayed in the same aisle as yours? International trademarks are used by companies that are planning to export their services or products overseas. For background on what related goods and services are and why this matters for your trademark application, see our likelihood of confusion page. There are national databases available for search, however, they might be complicated to use. As the search and application procedures take time and cost money, registering a mark in the home country can save time and resources. Which elements would help you pick out your trademark? 020 Furniture and articles not otherwise classifiedCoordinated classes: 006 Metal goods021 Housewares and glass028 Toys and sporting goods035 Advertising and business services, 042 Computer, scientific and legal servicesA Goods certification marksB Services certification marks200 Collective membership marks, 003 Cosmetics and cleaning preparations008 Hand tools020 Furniture and articles not otherwise classified035 Advertising and business services042 Computer, scientific and legal services, 023 Yarns and threads024 Fabrics035 Advertising and business services042 Computer, scientific and legal services, 022 Cordage and fibers024 Fabrics026 Fancy goods035 Advertising and business services, 023 Yarns and threads025 Clothing026 Fancy goods035 Advertising and business services, 014 Jewelry018 Leather goods024 Fabrics035 Advertising and business services, 023 Yarns and threads024 fabrics035 advertising and business services042 computer, scientific and legal services Insert content here, 019 Non-metallic building materials024 Fabrics035 Advertising and business services037 Construction and repair services, 042 Computer, scientific and legal servicesA Goods certification marksB Services certification marks200 Collective membership marks, 009 Electrical and scientific apparatus016 Paper goods and printed matter020 Furniture and articles not otherwise classified025 Clothing035 Advertising and business services, 041 Education and entertainment services042 Computer, scientific and legal servicesA Goods certification marksB Services certification marks200 Collective membership marks, 005 Pharmaceuticals030 Staple foods031 Natural agricultural products032 Light beverages033 Wines and spirits035 Advertising and business services, 042 Computer, scientific and legal services043 Hotels and restaurants servicesA Goods certification marksB Services certification marks200 Collective membership marks, 001 Chemicals005 Pharmaceuticals029 Meats and processed foods031 Natural agricultural products032 Light beverages033 Wines and spirits, 035 Advertising and business services042 Computer, scientific and legal services043 Hotels and restaurants servicesA Goods certification marksB Services certification marks200 Collective membership mark, 005 Pharmaceuticals029 Meats and processed foods030 Staple foods032 Light beverages035 Advertising and business services042 Computer, scientific and legal services, 043 Hotels and restaurants services044 Medical, beauty and agricultural servicesA Goods certification marksB Services certification marks200 Collective membership mark, 005 Pharmaceuticals029 Meats and processed foods030 Staple foods031 Natural agricultural products033 Wines and spirits035 Advertising and business services, 042 Computer, scientific and legal services043 Hotels and restaurants servicesA Goods certification marksB Services certification marks200 Collective membership mark, 005 Pharmaceuticals029 Meats and processed foods030 Staple foods031 Natural agricultural products032 Light beverages035 Advertising and business services, 004 Lubricants and fuels035 Advertising and business services042 Computer, scientific and legal services, A Goods certification marksB Services certification marks200 Collective membership mark, 036 Insurance and financial services037 Construction and repair services038 Communication services039 Transportation and storage services040 Material treatment services041 Education and entertainment services042 Computer, scientific and legal services, 043 Hotels and restaurants services044 Medical, beauty and agricultural services045 Personal servicesA Goods certification marksB Services certification marks200 Collective membership mark, 035 Advertising and business services037 Construction and repair services038 Communication services039 Transportation and storage services040 Material treatment services041 Education and entertainment services042 Computer, scientific and legal services, 035 Advertising and business services036 Insurance and financial services038 Communication services039 Transportation and storage services040 Material treatment services041 Education and entertainment services042 Computer, scientific and legal services, 035 Advertising and business services036 Insurance and financial services037 Construction and repair services039 Transportation and storage services040 Material treatment services041 Education and entertainment services042 Computer, scientific and legal services, 043 Hotels and restaurants services044 Medical, beauty and agricultural services045 Personal servicesA Goods certification marksB Services certification marks200 Collective membership mark, 035 Advertising and business services036 Insurance and financial services037 Construction and repair services038 Communication services040 Material treatment services041 Education and entertainment services042 Computer, scientific and legal services, 035 Advertising and business services036 Insurance and financial services037 Construction and repair services038 Communication services039 Transportation and storage services041 Education and entertainment services 042 Computer, scientific and legal services, 035 Advertising and business services036 Insurance and financial services037 Construction and repair services038 Communication services039 Transportation and storage services040 Material treatment services042 Computer, scientific and legal services, 035 Advertising and business services036 Insurance and financial services037 Construction and repair services038 Communication services039 Transportation and storage services040 Material treatment services041 Education and entertainment services, 042 Computer, scientific and legal services044 Medical, beauty and agricultural services045 Personal servicesA Goods certification marksB Services certification marks200 Collective membership mark, 042 Computer, scientific and legal services043 Hotels and restaurants services045 Personal servicesA Goods certification marksB Services certification marks200 Collective membership mark, 035 Advertising and business services036 Insurance and financial services 037 Construction and repair services 038 Communication services039 Transportation and storage services 040 Material treatment services041 Education and entertainment services, 042 Computer, scientific and legal services043 Hotels and restaurants services044 Medical, beauty and agricultural servicesA Goods certification marksB Services certification marks200 Collective membership mark. 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See a more detailed list of what each class covers. International trademarks are used by international businesses. If words in your trademark could be represented by an image with the same meaning, such as “dog,” “cherry,” or “moon,” you should identify the design search codes for those elements also. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) of Geneva regulates the registration, and it provides a database for international trademark search. The registration and application process for international trademarks is regulated by the Madrid Protocol. The system will return a list of suggested design search codes that match or are closely related to the term you entered. Users of international systems can also utilize phonetic search. If your trademark uses the word “mug,” you could consider using all of them. Includes everything from the Federal, State and Common Law Search, but also searches international databases including Canada, the U.K., the E.U. Our Trademark Engine Federal Trademark Search reviews the USPTO data base and is limited to direct matches, phonetically similar, similar in terms of translation, or appearance by way of design. Open the design search code manual and scroll down to the “table of categories.” Select the name of a category to view it. If your trademark has design elements, identify the design search code for each prominent element before you start your TESS search. Our Trademark Engine Global Search reviews the USPTO database, the databases of all 50 states, a business registry, the database of domain names, the World Intellectual Property Organization (“WIPO”) database, the Canadian Federal Trademark database, the European Community database, the France Federal database and the German federal database. Someone could have filed only with the state meaning your later-filed USPTO registration does not grant you rights in that state. For example, although eyeglasses and computers are both in Class 9, they wouldn’t normally be considered related. This page will help you identify classes and design search codes to use in your TESS search. Which elements would help you pick out a similar trademark? There are different ways of using international trademark search facilities, as well. International trademark search is also important for identifying the existence of similar or infringing marks abroad.
Open the ID Manual. Classes 1-34 are for goods, classes 35-45 are for services.
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Word search uses Classes 1-45 for categories and products, and looks at phonetic similarities.
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See a more detailed list of what each class covers. International trademarks are used by international businesses. If words in your trademark could be represented by an image with the same meaning, such as “dog,” “cherry,” or “moon,” you should identify the design search codes for those elements also. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) of Geneva regulates the registration, and it provides a database for international trademark search. The registration and application process for international trademarks is regulated by the Madrid Protocol. The system will return a list of suggested design search codes that match or are closely related to the term you entered. Users of international systems can also utilize phonetic search. If your trademark uses the word “mug,” you could consider using all of them. Includes everything from the Federal, State and Common Law Search, but also searches international databases including Canada, the U.K., the E.U. Our Trademark Engine Federal Trademark Search reviews the USPTO data base and is limited to direct matches, phonetically similar, similar in terms of translation, or appearance by way of design. Open the design search code manual and scroll down to the “table of categories.” Select the name of a category to view it. If your trademark has design elements, identify the design search code for each prominent element before you start your TESS search. Our Trademark Engine Global Search reviews the USPTO database, the databases of all 50 states, a business registry, the database of domain names, the World Intellectual Property Organization (“WIPO”) database, the Canadian Federal Trademark database, the European Community database, the France Federal database and the German federal database. Someone could have filed only with the state meaning your later-filed USPTO registration does not grant you rights in that state. For example, although eyeglasses and computers are both in Class 9, they wouldn’t normally be considered related. This page will help you identify classes and design search codes to use in your TESS search. Which elements would help you pick out a similar trademark? There are different ways of using international trademark search facilities, as well. International trademark search is also important for identifying the existence of similar or infringing marks abroad.
Open the ID Manual. Classes 1-34 are for goods, classes 35-45 are for services.
Tailor your search strategy with the tools that fit your needs.
Word search uses Classes 1-45 for categories and products, and looks at phonetic similarities.