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How can I check the status of a trademark registration or application for registration?

Basic information about the status of a registration or application (live vs. dead) is displayed in the results of a federal trademark search. More detailed information about the status of a trademark registration or application for registration can be obtained using the USPTO’s Trademark Status & Document Retrieval (TSDR) system. You can search TSDR by

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What are “live” and “dead” trademarks in the federal database, and why is this important?

A “live” trademark registration or application is one that is active (on either the Principal or Supplemental Register), or pending (one that has been applied for and is undergoing examination.) A “dead” trademark registration or application for registration is one that has been abandoned, withdrawn, or cancelled. The distinction is important because the USPTO will

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