Using the USPTO’s Federal Trademark Search System

Presenter:  Mariessa Terrell, United States Patent and Trademark Office

Searching the USPTO’s trademark database is a key component of a comprehensive clearance search. Are you still learning the new search system? Or are you interested in tips and tricks for upper-level searching? Or are you simply curious how to translate your Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS) searching knowledge to the new syntax? Join an expert from the USPTO for a live demonstration and an exploration of basic and advanced search techniques. We’ll cover:

• Navigating the search interface
• Simple searching using drop-down menus
• Advanced searching using field tags

We’ll close out the session with a question-and-answer session and direct you to free resources from the USPTO.