The New Jersey trade name and trademark status report webpage allows users to search for trade names, trademarks, and service marks registered in the state. To view a trademark or trade name’s full status report, users must pay a fee that varies by selection. Trademarks are valid for a period of 5 years subject to renewal 6 months before the expiration date.[1]
Applications to register a trademark are submitted to the Secretary of State via the Department of Treasury, and must adhere to state regulations, including 3 examples of the mark.[2]
Trade Name & Trademark Search
1. Go to the “Trade Name and Trade/Service Mark Report” Webpage
2. Select Search Type and Perform Search
Select Business Name as the Search Type, then enter the searched name into the Business Name field before clicking Continue to view the results.
3. View Search Results
The next page will display a full list of results that match the search criteria. It only displays the following trademark/trade name information:
- Business Name
- Registration Number
- City
- Type
- Original Filing Date
4. Select Status Report
To view the detailed status report for a trademark or trade name, select the box in its row and click Add To Cart (see image).
Once redirected to the Cart page, the user will see a summary of their pending purchase and need to Select Payment Type (Credit Card or E-Check) before clicking Pay Now (see image) to proceed to payment.
5. Pay For and View Status Report
On the Payment page, first provide all of the required customer information before clicking Next (see image). The user will then need to provide the payment information, click Next, then click Submit Payment (see image).
On the Confirmation page, click View to see the status report (see image).
The status report will provide the following information:
- Business Name
- Report Date
- Confirmation Number
- Business ID Number
- Business Type
- Status
- Original Filing Date
- Home Jurisdiction
- Status Change Date
- Main Business Address
- Principals’ Titles, Names, and Addresses
