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Begin with this alphabetical listing of acceptable terms for the identification of goods and services. The Goods and Services Manual is searchable on the USPTO Web site at: Locate terms that describe your good or service.

For example, "flying discs" is the acceptable term for a flying saucer-type toy. The entry for your product or service in the online Acceptable Identification of Goods and Services Manual http: While providing the class for your goods or services is not a requirement for an application an exception is a TEASPlus application , knowing your international class can aid in focusing your search.

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Determine Related Goods or Services, and their Classes. Also scan the International Classification of Goods and Services for classes that are related to your product or service. Develop a Basic Search Strategy.

Brainstorm several alternatives to your mark in case your first choice is taken. Are there reasons why the USPTO might reject your mark?

See common refusals at http: If your mark includes a phrase, what are the most important keywords? Broaden Your Search Strategy.

Consider searching with alternative spellings and homonyms to your mark. Use words that have the same or similar meanings to your mark. Also try words that have similar sounds or appearances or even phonetic equivalents.

Search on TESS--the USPTO's web-based Trademark Electronic Search System-at your local Patent and Trademark Resource Center www. Search Logos and Designs if needed. Use the Design Search Code Manual http: United States Patent and Trademark Office - An Agency of the Department of Commerce.

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