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Government & Official Intellectual Property Offices

United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

The official federal agency responsible for trademark and patent registration in the United States. Provides filing portals, trademark and patent search tools, prosecution guidance, maintenance requirements, and educational materials for business owners and innovators.

U.S. Copyright Office

The federal authority for copyright registration and policy. Offers registration guidance, copyright circulars, FAQs, and educational resources for creators, authors, musicians, and content-based businesses.

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

A specialized agency of the United Nations overseeing international intellectual property systems. Provides global trademark and patent databases, international filing systems, and educational resources on cross-border IP protection.

Trademark, Copyright & Patent Search Tools

USPTO Trademark Search (TESS)

The USPTO’s official database for searching pending and registered U.S. trademarks. Essential for preliminary trademark clearance and brand risk analysis.

Google Patents

A free global patent search engine that allows users to search U.S. and international patents using keyword and classification-based searches.

WIPO Global Brand Database

An international trademark search tool covering multiple jurisdictions, including Madrid Protocol registrations, useful for assessing global brand conflicts.

Educational Intellectual Property Guides

Library of Congress – Intellectual Property Law Guide

A comprehensive research guide covering copyright, trademark, patent, and trade secret law with links to statutes, case law, and authoritative references.

Cornell Legal Information Institute (LII) – Intellectual Property Law

A trusted legal education platform providing plain-language explanations of intellectual property law, statutes, and key legal principles.

Duke University Law Library – Intellectual Property Research Guide

A university-curated guide to intellectual property research, including primary and secondary legal sources.

Intellectual Property News & Commentary

IPWatchdog

A leading intellectual property news site covering trademarks, patents, copyrights, and innovation policy. Frequently cited by practitioners and courts.

IPKat

A widely respected international intellectual property law blog offering commentary on major IP cases, policy developments, and global trends.

World Trademark Review (WTR)

A trademark-focused publication offering insights into brand protection, enforcement strategies, and international trademark developments.

Professional & Practitioner Resources

American Bar Association – Intellectual Property Law Section

Provides professional resources, publications, and educational materials for attorneys practicing in intellectual property law.

International Trademark Association (INTA)

A global association of brand owners and professionals dedicated to supporting trademarks and related intellectual property through education and advocacy.

California Trademark Search Database

California Secretary of State – Trademark Search   
The California Secretary of State maintains a searchable database of trademarks registered at the state level. This database allows users to search active and inactive California state trademarks and is an essential step for businesses operating within California.

Nevada Trademark Search Database

Nevada Secretary of State – Trademark Search   
Nevada’s official trademark search tool allows users to search registered and pending state trademarks. Businesses operating in Nevada should review this database in addition to conducting federal trademark clearance.

Texas Trademark Search Database

Texas Secretary of State – Trademark Search   
The Texas Secretary of State provides an online trademark search portal for marks registered or applied for in Texas. This resource is particularly important for businesses operating exclusively or primarily within the state.

Florida Trademark Search Database

Florida Department of State – Trademark Search   
Florida’s Sunbiz system provides access to state trademark registrations and applications. Searching this database helps identify potential conflicts with existing Florida-registered marks.

Indiana Trademark Search Database

Indiana state trademarks can be searched through the Indiana Secretary of State’s Business Services Division. Users should select the trademark search option to review registered and pending marks within the state.

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