General Questions:
Q: What is Trademark247.com?
A: Trademark247.com is a service designed to help users search for trademarks. [back to top]
Q: Who is Trademark247.com for?
A: Trademark247.com is designed to let the average person search for and research trademarks via a self-service approach. [back to top]
Q: How does Trademark247.com work?
A: Trademark247.com collects data from the USPTO office into a centralized database. This data can then be presented in a clean format and is ultimately used to lookup trademarks for any purpose. [back to top]
Q: I'm not a technical person, is Trademark247.com complicated?
A: Trademark247.com was designed to be powerful, flexible and very easy to use. After you master the basic Trademark247.com features you'll be able to search with custom filters and much more. [back to top]
Q: What are the differences between the various subscription levels?
A: Subscription levels vary based on the amount of data and features (ex: bulk trademark lookups, API access) they provide access to. To compare plans side-by-side click here. [back to top]
Data Feed / List Questions:
Q: What is a trademark?
A: A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol or design that identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods of one party from those of others. [back to top]
Q: How long does it take to register a trademark?
A: It's is hard to predict how long it will take for an application to mature into a registration since many factors can affect the process. Generally, an applicant will receive a filing receipt almost instantly after filing. [back to top]
Q: Do I need to register my trademark?
A: Not to use it. However, federal registration has several advantages, including notice to the public of the registrant's claim of ownership of the trademark, a legal presumption of ownership nationwide, and the exclusive right to use the trademark on or in connection with those goods or services set forth in the registration. [back to top]
Q: Do I have to be a U.S. citizen to obtain a federal trademark registration?
A: No. [back to top]
Q: Is a federal trademark registration valid outside the United States?
A: Not formally. Certain countries, however, do recognize a U.S. registration as a basis for registering the trademark in those countries. [back to top]
Q: Who can file a trademark application?
A: Only a trademark's owner can file an application for its registration. [back to top]
Q: How often are the trademarks updated in the Trademark247 database?
A: Trademarks are updated once a day. [back to top]
Q: How many trademarks are in the database?
A: There are approximately 7.3 million trademarks in the database. [back to top]
Q: Can I download the lists in CSV or other formats?
A: Yes. All registered customers have the ability to download reports. The maximum size of your download will depend on your subscription level. [back to top]
Q: Can I redistribute or resell the data provided on this site?
A: No. All data provided on this site is the property of Trademark247.com and cannot be resold, republished or redistributed without written permission from Trademark247.com [back to top]
Billing Questions:
Q: What payment methods are accepted for subscription payment?
A: We currently accept all major credit cards. [back to top]
Q: How often are subscription payments rebilled?
A: Subscriptions are rebilled every 30 days. [back to top]
Q: What will the charge show up as on my credit card?
A: The charge will show up as "DROPPING_COM" on your credit card statement.
Q: Can I cancel my subscription at any time?
A: Yes. You can cancel your subscription at any time. [back to top]
Q: I'm not satisfied with the service, can I request a refund?
A: You may request a refund if there is something wrong with the service. [back to top]