Trademark/Servicemark Search Business Services

Trademark/Servicemark Search

• You may search the Trademark/Servicemark database by Registration Number, Name of the Mark or Registrant (owner of mark).
• You may view a Trademark/Servicemark Detail Report. The database is updated in real time.

Mark Detail Report

• The Detail Report for includes the name of the mark, registration number, type of mark, classification number, date of registration, expiration date, dates of first use and description of goods/services. Also included is the registrant information; i.e., the name of the owner of the mark, mailing address for the owner and type of ownership.
• Trademark/Servicemark searches also are available by calling 217-524-0400. A certified copy of any file may be obtained by sending a written request to the Trademark/Servicemark office, Rm. 330 Howlett Bldg., Springfield, IL 62756. Please include the Name of the Mark, the Registration Number and a $5 fee payable to Secretary of State by check or money order.

Illinois Trademark/Servicemark Overview

• The Department of Business Services, Trademark/Servicemark Section registers and renews trademarks and servicemarks in Illinois under Illinois Compiled Statutes, 765 ILCS 1036/Trademark Registration and Protection Act.
• Registration of trademarks and servicemarks helps provide protection for names, logos and other symbols used to identify the goods and/or services of people doing business in Illinois. The registration of a mark is permissible and is not compulsory.
• The Trademark/Servicemark office acts in an administrative capacity only and cannot give legal advice. The Secretary of State’s office does not resolve infringements, disputes or conflicts regarding marks.
• A person, corporation, LLC, LP, RLLP or other type of business entity that uses a Trademark or Servicemark in this state may file an application with the Secretary of State’s office for registration of such mark.
• A trademark is any word, name, symbol adopted and used by a person, corporation, LLC, LP, RLLP or other type of business entity to identify the goods and to distinguish them from the goods of others.
• A servicemark is any word, name, symbol adopted and used by a person, corporation, LLC, LP, RLLP or other type of business entity to identify those services and distinguish them from the services of others.
• Servicemarks receive the same protection as trademarks but are meant to distinguish services rather than products.
• Trademarks and Servicemarks are effective for five years and may be renewed within sixty days prior to the expiration date. A renewal notice is sent to the Registrant at least 60 days prior to the expiration date.