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Government Sources Topics

A guide to various specific topics in government information.

State & Local

Colorado State Trademark Search
From the CO Secretary of State. Can also be used to search Business Names and Trade Names.

Federal

US Patent and Trademark Office
USPTO Official Gazette
Published weekly on Tuesdays. Includes bibliographic info and a representative drawing for each patent or trademark granted that week.
How to Search for Patents
Tips and tricks for beginning your patent searching process.
How to Search for Trademarks
Tips and tricks for using the USPTO's trademark searching database

International

World Intellectual Property Organization
A self-finding agency of the UN with the mission to develop a international IP systems.
Patent Cooperation Treaty FAQ and Fast Facts
Madrid International Trademark System
Hague international Design System
Lisbon International System of Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications