Trademark FAQs - related questions & answers

Question: Can a business trademark a domain name for future use?

Answer:
It is possible to gain ownership of a trademark by filing an "intent-to-use" (ITU) trademark application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) before actually starting to use the domain name.

Question: My spouse owned a trademark registration and has since died. Do I own it now?

Answer:
This depends on state law, so the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office cannot provide a definite answer for all factual situations. You should consider contacting an attorney, preferably one specializing in trademark law.

Question: Does the Patent and Trademark Office have a homepage on the Internet?

Answer:
The Patent & Trademark Office homepage is http://www.uspto.gov.
 

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