{"id":13340,"date":"2023-04-25T04:53:39","date_gmt":"2023-04-25T04:53:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/new-learn?p=13340"},"modified":"2026-01-29T15:35:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T10:05:14","slug":"how-to-conduct-a-public-trademark-search-and-check-status","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/how-to-conduct-a-public-trademark-search-and-check-status\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Conduct a Public Trademark Search and Check Status?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A trademark is a form of <strong>intellectual property<\/strong> that consists of a recognizable sign, design, or expression that links goods and services from one source to another. Any person, company, or other legal body can be the owner of a trademark.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the Indian trademark database, a search for a trademark is possible. Any similar or identical existing trademarks will be found using this search. Before settling on a brand name, it is crucial to <strong>conduct a trademark search<\/strong>, as it could save you a ton of time and money.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>The Significance of Performing a Trademark Search<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before choosing a brand name, a careful study must be done. Because it allows new brands to avoid violating third parties\u2019 trademark rights, conducting a trademark search becomes the first step in any brand launch or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/trade-mark-registration\"><strong>trademark registration<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Steps for Conducting a Public Trademark Search<\/b><\/h2>\n<h4><b>Step 1: Selecting \u201ctrademark type\u201d for the trademark search<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next step in the trademark search procedure is to check the availability of the brand name using the processes listed below after the class has been chosen. A thorough trademark search can be carried out on the official trademark search portal on the IP India public search website.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use the official trademark search India portal to access the trademark search, and you\u2019ll be taken to this page where you can look up names.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13349 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/new-learnwp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/trademark-search-India-portal.png\" alt=\"trademark search India portal\" width=\"933\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/trademark-search-India-portal.png 933w, https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/trademark-search-India-portal-300x99.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/trademark-search-India-portal-768x254.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/trademark-search-India-portal-150x50.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 933px) 100vw, 933px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Keep the \u201cWordmark\u201d selection from the drop-down list selected in the search type.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Step 2: Performing the search<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In the first row, there is a second drop-down menu next to the wordmark. Choose \u201cContains\u201d from this list, and then type your brand name in the box next to it. For instance, enter the information in the required areas and click the \u201cSearch\u201d button if the brand name is \u201cKanakkupillai\u201d and the relevant class is 35.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13352 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/new-learnwp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Performing-Kanakkupillai-trademark-search.png\" alt=\"Performing Kanakkupillai trademark search in official IPIndia website\" width=\"1025\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Performing-Kanakkupillai-trademark-search.png 1025w, https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Performing-Kanakkupillai-trademark-search-300x104.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Performing-Kanakkupillai-trademark-search-768x265.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Performing-Kanakkupillai-trademark-search-150x52.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1025px) 100vw, 1025px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exact search results will be displayed on the screen when you click the search button.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you haven\u2019t noticed, the \u201d wordmark \u201d field has a drop-down option. The drop-down menu has three choices: \u201cstart with,\u201d \u201ccontains,\u201d and \u201cmatch with.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><i><strong> Start with:<\/strong> Using this search filter, you can only see trademarks in the trademark registration records that begin with the information you specified in the wordmark field.<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i><strong> Contains:<\/strong> You can return results that include all trademarks that contain the specified term using this search filter.<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i><strong> Match with:<\/strong> With this search filter, you can return results that include all trademarks corresponding to the information you put in the wordmark field.<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><b>Step 3: Understanding the search results obtained from the trademark search<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The search results for the term looked up in the previous step are listed below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13353 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/new-learnwp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/trademark-search-for-the-brand-name-Kanakkupillai-1024x487.png\" alt=\"trademark search for the brand name Kanakkupillai\" width=\"900\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/trademark-search-for-the-brand-name-Kanakkupillai-1024x487.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/trademark-search-for-the-brand-name-Kanakkupillai-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/trademark-search-for-the-brand-name-Kanakkupillai-768x365.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/trademark-search-for-the-brand-name-Kanakkupillai-150x71.png 150w, https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/trademark-search-for-the-brand-name-Kanakkupillai.png 1026w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are the findings from the search that was conducted in the previous stage. If you have conducted a trademark search for the name \u201cKanakkupillai\u201d and can find it in the trademark registry\u2019s records, you are not permitted to file the registration application.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The three most crucial things to verify when you come across a mark identical to your brand in search results include its existence and legitimacy, as listed hereunder.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The \u201cApplication date\u201d field should be checked first. It specifies the day that the trademark application was submitted.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Next, examine the details of the \u201cused since\u201d field. The first use of the trademark is specified, along with the date.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The \u201cvalid up to\u201d field should be checked. This indicates how long the trademark registration will maintain this mark on its records before the renewal.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><b>Step 4: Performing a \u201cphonetic\u201d search online on the official search portal<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A phonetic trademark search is conducted to find trademarks with similar-sounding names.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can search for the same thing by choosing a phonetic from the first drop-down box under Search Type, entering the brand name and class mentioned above, and then performing a second search as indicated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13350 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/new-learnwp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/official-trademark-search-India-portal.png\" alt=\"official trademark search India portal\" width=\"923\" height=\"311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/official-trademark-search-India-portal.png 923w, https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/official-trademark-search-India-portal-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/official-trademark-search-India-portal-768x259.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/official-trademark-search-India-portal-150x51.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 923px) 100vw, 923px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is crucial to examine the brand name phonetically because there might not be any brands with the same names, but there might be brands with similar names. If your brand name is \u201cseez,\u201d for instance, and no identical results were discovered in the trademark search, there is a trademark application or brand registration for \u201cciz.\u201d Such a result will demonstrate the same performance as a phonetic trademark search.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Even if a brand name is phonetically identical, the trademark registry will not authorize the trademark application. Thus, a phonetic check is essential.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Tips for Conducting a Trademark Search<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4><b><i>Conduct multiple searches<\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out the trademarks listed in the USPTO\u2019s Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS) to get started. This search displays registered trademarks along with the appropriate trademark classifications. There are 34 classes of trademarks for products and 11 types for services. It costs nothing to search TESS. Tips on how to do a successful trademark search are available on the USPTO website. TESS will display both dormant and current trademark registrations and applications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b><i>Use variations of the mark<\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trademark variation searches are one of the most significant types of trademark searches. Let\u2019s first comprehend the variation method before talking about trademark variation searches.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In wordmarks, a variation cannot look the same yet still sound the same. Here are a few instances of word variation:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Fuzion, phusion, phuzion, and other terms can be used to look for fusion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Natural can also be searched for as Reyal, Reiyal, Riyal, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In addition, you can search for curiosity using terms like Kuriocity, Quriocity, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, you are perplexed as to why variant identification is crucial in wordmark searches. As a result, you must be aware that consumers become confused if two wordmarks sound alike. Additionally, it could result in market infringement and mark infringement.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b><i>Search for similar marks<\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A variant search is a process of looking for words associated with your wordmark that are phonetically and phonologically comparable to it. The following three points explain why variant searches are essential to trademark searches.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Establishes the likelihood of confusion:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Customers can become confused by even minor changes to a wordmark. For instance, a rival could utilize a wordmark that already exists but has altered spelling. Additionally, this variety may perplex the customer, making it difficult to differentiate between a fresh line of products and services and those offered by an established brand.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Prevents trademark infringement:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> People and companies can perform trademark variant searches to determine whether they infringe on a previously registered trademark. By determining the likelihood of infringement early on, any entity can prevent infringing on another entity\u2019s wordmark.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Saves time and money:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Besides preventing wordmark infringement, variant searches can help people or organizations save time and money. This is so that any entity can remove its proposed mark and save the time and expenses associated with trademark prosecution if it discovers a wordmark identical to it at an early stage.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b><i>Consider phonetic equivalents and foreign translations<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are two illustrations of the significance of phonetic equivalent variants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prefix\u2014WR = R (Example: Right = Wright)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prefix\u2014PH = F (Example: Foto = Photo)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suffix\u2014ER = R (Example: Runner = Runner)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suffix\u2014GH = H (Example: Tag = Tagh)<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Why is it Vital to Consider International Translation?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, a problem occurs when two companies offering comparable or identical goods or services have trademarks that translate the same word into other languages. For example, a dispute developed between Hindustan Unilever (HUL) and TG Balaji Chettiar over soaps that bore trademarks of the sun. Balaji Chettiar trademarked the Tamil word \u201cSurian,\u201d which means sun, whereas HUL trademarked \u201cSunlight.\u201d Since both marks fundamentally depicted the sun, the Court ruled that using \u201cSurian\u201d was confusing to consumers and that it was, therefore, unlawful.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b><i>Review common law trademarks<\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before choosing a trademark for your company, it\u2019s crucial to research and comprehend our nation\u2019s typical trademark rules. However, only the most significant laws controlling trademarks are listed below.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passing off and infringement are recognized under Section 135 of the Trade Marks Act.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Trade Marks Act of 1999 protects registered trade and service marks. Registered GIs, unregistered trademarks, and well-known trademarks protected by common law can all be protected by filing civil lawsuits. Criminal penalties are also applied for trademark breaches.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the Trade Marks Act of 1999, trademark infringements are also punishable by up to three years in prison and 200,000 rupees in fines.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Checking the Status of a Trademark<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/trade-mark-registration\"><strong>registration of trademarks in India<\/strong><\/a> is a drawn-out process that needs to be closely followed. Keeping track of a trademark application\u2019s progress can help find and address the issues preventing its approval.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Overview of trademark statuses<\/b><\/p>\n<h4><b><i>Registered<\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The registrar has issued the trademark registration certificate if the trademark status on the Indian trademark registry website is \u201cregistered.\u201d The applicant then acquires registered ownership of the trademark. The applicant may then use the \u00ae symbol after the trademark. Trademark registration is valid under the current Act for 10 years following the application date. Every 10 years before it expires, don\u2019t forget to renew it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b><i>Marked for exam<\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/ipindia.gov.in\/trade-marks.htm\"><strong>Indian trademark registration website<\/strong><\/a> displays the status \u201cMarked for Exam\u201d when a trademark application is assigned to an examiner to issue the examination report.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b><i>Objected<\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The trademark registration status of your trademark application will reflect \u201cObjected\u201d if the examiner or registrar expresses objections in the examination report. Under Sections 9 and 11 of the Trademarks Act, the examiner or registrar may object once the application has been carefully reviewed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b><i>Refused<\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <strong>t<\/strong>rademark status on the Indian trademark registry website reads \u201cRefused\u201d if the examiner or registrar declines a trademark application after hearing or considering the applicant\u2019s answer to an examination report.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b><i>Opposed<\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The trademark status on the website of the Indian trademark registry will read \u201cOpposed\u201d if, within 4 months after the date of the advertisement, a third party lodges an opposition to the trademark registration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a similar trademark is published in a journal or claims that the trademark is not distinctive, a third party typically files an objection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The trademark status is changed from \u201cadvertised\u201d to \u201copposed\u201d once a third party files a notice of opposition. This notice outlines the reasons for the opposition and is delivered to the applicant. The applicant must submit a reply statement within two months of the day they received the notice of objection. If the register does not receive a counter statement within the allotted time, the trademark application status is changed to \u201cabandoned.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b><i>Removed<\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a trademark is taken off the trademark registry, the trademark status on the Indian trademark registry website will read \u201cRemoved.\u201d In legal terms, the mark is no longer a trademark.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/trade-mark-registration?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=CTA&utm_campaign=Sumitha\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13286 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/new-learnwp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Trademark-registration--1024x256.jpg\" alt=\"Trademark registration\" width=\"900\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Trademark-registration--1024x256.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Trademark-registration--300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Trademark-registration--768x192.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Trademark-registration--1536x384.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Trademark-registration--150x38.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Trademark-registration-.jpg 1584w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Searching for Trademark Status<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4><b>National and international databases<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS) is the public search interface for the database of registered trademarks and previously pending applications maintained by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This is the same trademark database that the <strong>USPTO\u2019s<\/strong> examining attorneys have access to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Other databases include the ROMARIN trademark database, International Trademark Search, and IPIndia\u2014Indian Trademark Registry Search.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, searching through multiple common law databases is always safer. This can include company directories, Yellow Pages, and search engines like Google, Yahoo!, and Bing that are available to the general public. Using this search, you may be sure that no obstacles, reservations, or interruptions from a third party will prevent you from using your mark.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Legal counsel<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s always advisable to consult specialists to acquire a detailed and comprehensive report for your issue, just like with any specialised job. If your mark infringes on someone else\u2019s, the money you save on legal fees by bypassing a professional search may be small. Since you\u2019ll be constantly informed of such marks and can choose whether to take legal action to ensure the distinctiveness of your brand, having an attorney continually watch these resources for potential infringements can be pretty beneficial for your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding a trademark attorney to handle all elements of your company\u2019s trademarks is a crucial but frequently disregarded business component. However, hiring an attorney may greatly benefit your organisation and brand.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One can rapidly determine whether a brand name is available using the earlier search options, although consulting professionals is always recommended. A professional has the specialist knowledge required to conduct an exhaustive trademark search and make an educated decision on trademark laws and industry customs. Nevertheless, the decision to grant the trademark application rests with the Trademark Registry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A knowledgeable and dependable team of people may answer your questions regarding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/trade-mark-registration\"><strong>trademark registration online<\/strong><\/a> on the Chennai-based Kanakkupillai.com website, which belongs to Govche India Pvt. Ltd. They also provide a comprehensive range of <strong>trademark registration ser<\/strong><strong>v<\/strong><strong>ices<\/strong>, which can help protect and advance the value of your brand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on our discussion thus far, we anticipate this blog will be useful to all curious visitors who want to comprehend the fundamentals of carrying out a <strong>public trademark search<\/strong> and checking status.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Services<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a style=\"color: green;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/international-trade-mark-registration\">International Trademark Registration<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a style=\"color: green;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/copyright-registration\">Copyright Registration Online<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a style=\"color: green;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/sole-proprietorship-registration\">Sole Proprietorship Registration<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A trademark is a form of intellectual property that consists of a recognizable sign, design, or expression that links goods and services&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":13342,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"no","footnotes":""},"categories":[4050],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-13340","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-trademark"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.1 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Conduct a Public Trademark Search and Check Status?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn how to conduct a public trademark search. 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