The Tennessee Trademark and Service Mark Search is a database containing all active and expired marks registered in the state. A mark is defined as either a trademark, which is used to designate goods, or a service mark, which is used to designate services.[1]
A mark can be registered by filing an application with the Secretary of State. If approved, the mark remains valid for five years. Within six months of the expiration date, the registration can be renewed for another five-year term, and every five years thereafter, provided the mark remains in use.[2]
Trademark Search
1. Go to the “Trademark Search” Page
2. Search Options
The platform can be used to find a trademark or service mark by entering the appropriate information into one of the following options and clicking Search:
- Mark Name
- Mark Number
- Owner Name
To avoid seeing expired trademarks in the search results, click the Active Trademarks Only toggle.
3. Search Results
As an example, a search was performed by providing the keyword “apparel” to reveal all marks that contain that keyword. Each trademark’s number, name, owner, city, registration date, status, and expiration date will be displayed.
4. Mark Details
To view additional info about the mark, click on the Details button in the far left column of the search results page. A page will appear with the following details:
- Mark name
- Mark number
- Owner name
- Owner address
- Mark thumbnail
- Registration date
- Expiration date
- Date of first use anywhere
- Date of first use in TN
- Class number
- Filing history
