Press Release For Immediate Release November 08, 1999 For more information contact: AMO at 352-377-8262

TRADEMARK WEB ADDRESS What’s in a Name? Plenty if that name identifies a new product you intend to introduce to your customers. But what if some other archery company is using that same name? How do you find out, and how do you avoid confusion? While the most recommended method is to hire a patent attorney or trademark specialist to conduct trademark searches, you can do a quick "what if" search of your own on the official U.S. Patent Office Web Site. The Site features a database of current federally-registered trademarks that is updated every two months. You can search according to potential name and industry. The Site cautions that the list does not include any pending or out-of-date trademarks, nor trademarks registered solely with states or other countries. Nor does it include un-registered names. Still you might check it out to see what types of names are being used or to get ideas before you conduct a formal search. The web site address is: