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So, what happens if you go to market without a trademark? You'll get limited protection based on where you operate. This means that you won't be able to enforce your intellectual property rights outside of a specific geographic area. Ultimately, you and your business will be left vulnerable to brand theft.

Trademark Status and Document Retrieval (TSDR) To access TSDR, enter a valid trademark serial number or registration number and select either the "Status" or "Documents" buttons. If you have questions about using TSDR, contact the Trademark Assistance Center.

Two basic requirements must be met for a mark to be eligible for trademark protection: it must be in use in commerce and it must be distinctive. The first requirement, that a mark be used in commerce, arises because trademark law is constitutionally grounded in the congressional power to regulate interstate commerce.

The Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS) contains the records of all active and inactive trademark registrations and applications. You can search this database for any applied-for or registered trademarks to see if any are conflicting with your trademark.

Should you envision ever selling the company, having a registered trademark may increase the sale price. If you are not looking to eventually sell your company, but want to build your business, having a registered trademark allows you to use the ® symbol, which adds legitimacy to your business.

How do you Register a Trademark? The registration process starts with filing an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Once filed, your trademark application must go through the process of being examined and approved by a trademark examiner.