Answers for Searching: Using USPTO Trademark SearchWhy did the USPTO retire TESS and replace it with this new system?
Alt Legal Team | May 09, 2024
The new USPTO Trademark Search system is a key tool for conducting research and gathering information. The USPTO introduced the new Trademark Search in November 2023, replacing the longstanding TESS Search System. Many users have questions about using the new Trademark Search system and we’ve worked with industry experts to help answer some of the most frequently asked questions in brief video tutorials. Check out our full collection of USPTO Trademark Search video tutorials here.
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