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That simple trademark search ended up taking 6 hours of my Saturday
I needed to check if a business name was already trademarked for a freelance client. I figured it'd be a quick 20 minute thing on the USPTO site. But between figuring out the search codes, sifting through dead applications, and cross referencing state databases, I burned almost a whole afternoon. Has anyone else found a faster way to do preliminary clearance searches without going cross eyed?
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ruby_bell472mo ago
Six hours for a name check? That's dedication, not a problem.
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charlie1982mo ago
...and six hours is still cheaper than getting a cease and desist letter from a lawyer later on, so you probably came out ahead in the long run.
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