SEARCHcademy
Learn to run clearance searches using TESS (YES, without a report!)
- "How do I know if two parties' goods and services are too close?"
- "How do I compare two marks for similarity?"
- "What if I'm 'on the fence' about two marks?"
- "What language should I use to explain adverse search results"
- "How do I CYA?"
- "What if I never really learned the right way to search at all?"
- "What if I'm just starting out and I can't afford search services?"
- "Is there more I can do with TESS that I don't know about?"
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About this course
If you've found yourself struggling with the search process and asking for answers to any of these questions, then...you're in the right place!
This SEARCHcademy class is how...you guessed it...you'll learn the RIGHT way to conduct clearance searches, even without a report!
Course Outline
I. Overview of USPTO examination process
Standards and criteria for examination of an application
How Examiners are trained
II. Review of likelihood of confusion standard
Analysis of du Pont Factors
How to compare marks for similarity
How to compare goods and services for similarity
What to do about marks that are "on the fence"
III. Overview of TESS system
How it works
Available data
Various types of searches
IV. Searching (using TESS only)
Basic knockout searches
Sample Boolean searches
How to choose keyword operators
How to combine keywoods
How to expand a search
How to narrow a search
V. Searching (using Markify)
Overview of system
Helpful features
Sample report and analysis
Discount/promotion offer
VI. Searching (using TrademarkNow)
Overview of system
Helpful features
Sample report and analysis
Discount/promotion offer
VII. Opinion letters
Outline of standard language to include
Sample wording for marks that are "on the fence"
Disclaimers/CYA issues
VIII. Client discussion
How to explain adverse search results
Sample language for phone or in-person conversations
Sample answers to frequently asked questions by clients
IX. Q&A session
Testimonials
"I would highly recommend any of Sonia's classes and if you have the chance to have some of her valuable time -- take it! Cherish it! And then go onward and upward from there! I have quadrupled my filings since taking her course AND have really drilled down the educating piece of my practice. Three cheers for Sonia!" – Brittany Ratelle
"Trademark lawyer lady? More like trademark lawyer goddess! Ms. Lakhany is an ABSOLUTE GEM! I cannot wait to take more classes with her and be able to build a practice I truly enjoy!" – Niyati Sangani