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id="main-menu_0_trademarks_content_6_getting-started_content_6_protect-against-trademark-scams_content_what-to-do-if-scammed_content" class="menu-item"> <a href="/trademarks/protect/what-to-do-if-youve-been-scammed" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/205836">What to do if scammed</a> </li> <li id="main-menu_0_trademarks_content_6_getting-started_content_7_protect-against-trademark-scams_content_administrative-sanctions_content" class="menu-item"> <a href="/trademarks/protect/administrative-sanctions-process" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/205838">Administrative sanctions</a> </li> <li id="main-menu_0_trademarks_content_6_getting-started_content_8_protect-against-trademark-scams_content_shut-down-uspto-gov-accounts_content" class="menu-item"> <a href="/trademarks/protect/why-uspto-may-shut-down-usptogov-accounts" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/210333">Shut down USPTO.gov accounts</a> </li> <li id="main-menu_0_trademarks_content_6_getting-started_content_9_protect-against-trademark-scams_content_suspended-application_content" class="menu-item"> <a href="/trademarks/protect/what-to-do-if-your-application-suspended-investigation" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/205837">Suspended application</a> </li> <li id="main-menu_0_trademarks_content_6_getting-started_content_10_protect-against-trademark-scams_content_non-attorneys-precluded_content" class="menu-item"> <a href="/trademarks/protect/non-attorneys-precluded-representing-applicants-and-registrants" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/205840">Non-attorneys precluded</a> </li> <li id="main-menu_0_trademarks_content_6_getting-started_content_11_protect-against-trademark-scams_content_decisions-and-proceedings-search-tool_content" class="menu-item"> <a href="/trademarks/protect/decisions-and-proceedings-search-tool" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/207931">Decisions and Proceedings search tool</a> </li> <li id="main-menu_0_trademarks_content_6_getting-started_content_12_protect-against-trademark-scams_content_caution-online-auctions_content" class="menu-item"> <a href="/trademarks/protect/caution-online-auctions" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/208378">Caution online auctions</a> </li> <li id="main-menu_0_trademarks_content_6_getting-started_content_13_protect-against-trademark-scams_content_challenge-invalid-specimens_content" class="menu-item"> <a href="/trademarks/protect/challenge-invalid-specimens" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/208377">Challenge invalid specimens</a> </li> <li id="main-menu_0_trademarks_content_6_getting-started_content_14_protect-against-trademark-scams_content_spoofing-phone-numbers_content" class="menu-item"> <a href="/trademarks/protect/spoofing-phone-numbers" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/205991">Spoofing phone numbers</a> </li> <li id="main-menu_0_trademarks_content_6_getting-started_content_15_protect-against-trademark-scams_content_foreign-filing-firms_content" class="menu-item"> <a href="/trademarks/protect/soliciting-attorney-sponsorship" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/207225">Foreign filing firms</a> </li> <li id="main-menu_0_trademarks_content_6_getting-started_content_16_protect-against-trademark-scams_content_criminal-conviction-in-scam_content" class="menu-item"> <a href="/trademarks/protect/criminal-conviction-trademark-renewal-solicitation-scam" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/205770">Criminal conviction in scam</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li id="main-menu_1_trademarks_content_application-process_content" class="menu-item menu-item--expanded"> <a href="/trademarks" class="disableLink" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/191417">Application process</a> <ul class="menu"> <li id="main-menu_1_trademarks_content_0_application-process_content_search-our-trademark-database_content" class="menu-item menu-item--expanded"> <a href="/trademarks/search" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/209028">Search our trademark database</a> <ul class="menu"> <li id="main-menu_1_trademarks_content_0_application-process_content_0_search-our-trademark-database_content_likelihood-of-confusion_content" class="menu-item"> <a href="/trademarks/search/likelihood-confusion" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/195650">Likelihood of confusion</a> </li> <li id="main-menu_1_trademarks_content_0_application-process_content_1_search-our-trademark-database_content_using-coordinated-classes_content" class="menu-item"> <a href="/trademarks/search/using-coordinated-classes-your-federal-trademark-search" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/209169">Using coordinated classes</a> </li> <li id="main-menu_1_trademarks_content_0_application-process_content_2_search-our-trademark-database_content_design-search-codes_content" class="menu-item"> <a href="/trademarks/search/design-search-codes" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/172975">Design search codes</a> </li> <li id="main-menu_1_trademarks_content_0_application-process_content_3_search-our-trademark-database_content_comprehensive-clearance-search_content" class="menu-item"> <a href="/trademarks/search/comprehensive-clearance-search-similar-trademarks" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/209027">Comprehensive clearance search</a> </li> <li id="main-menu_1_trademarks_content_0_application-process_content_4_search-our-trademark-database_content_federal-trademark-searching_content" class="menu-item"> <a href="/trademarks/search/federal-trademark-searching" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/209018">Federal trademark searching</a> </li> <li id="main-menu_1_trademarks_content_0_application-process_content_5_search-our-trademark-database_content_trademark-search-system-updates_content" class="menu-item"> <a href="/trademarks/search/trademark-search-system-updates" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/209610">Trademark search system updates</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li id="main-menu_1_trademarks_content_1_application-process_content_apply-online_content" class="menu-item"> <a href="/trademarks/apply" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/159528">Apply online</a> </li> <li id="main-menu_1_trademarks_content_2_application-process_content_disclosure-of-public-information_content" class="menu-item"> <a href="/trademarks/apply/faqs-personal-information-trademark-records" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/160901">Disclosure of public information</a> </li> <li id="main-menu_1_trademarks_content_3_application-process_content_checking-application-status-viewing-documents_content" class="menu-item"> <a href="/trademarks/apply/check-status-view-documents" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/158448">Checking application status & viewing documents</a> </li> <li id="main-menu_1_trademarks_content_4_application-process_content_responding-to-office-actions_content" class="menu-item"> <a href="/trademarks/maintain/responding-office-actions" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/158547">Responding to office actions</a> </li> <li id="main-menu_1_trademarks_content_5_application-process_content_abandoned-applications_content" class="menu-item"> <a href="/trademarks/apply/reviving-abandoned-application" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/206496">Abandoned applications</a> </li> <li id="main-menu_1_trademarks_content_6_application-process_content_ordering-certified-documents_content" class="menu-item"> <a href="/trademarks/contact-trademarks" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/158772">Ordering certified documents</a> </li> <li id="main-menu_1_trademarks_content_7_application-process_content_trademark-trial-and-appeal-board_content" class="menu-item"> <a href="/trademarks/ttab" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/205625">Trademark Trial and Appeal Board</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li id="main-menu_2_trademarks_content_maintaining-a-trademark-registration_content" class="menu-item menu-item--expanded"> <a href="/trademarks" class="disableLink" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/191417">Maintaining a trademark registration</a> <ul class="menu"> <li id="main-menu_2_trademarks_content_0_maintaining-a-trademark-registration_content_keeping-your-registration-alive_content" class="menu-item"> <a href="/trademarks/maintain/keeping-your-registration-alive" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/163847">Keeping your registration alive</a> </li> <li id="main-menu_2_trademarks_content_1_maintaining-a-trademark-registration_content_forms-to-file_content" class="menu-item"> <a href="/trademarks/maintain" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/158620">Forms to file</a> </li> <li id="main-menu_2_trademarks_content_2_maintaining-a-trademark-registration_content_checking-registration-status-viewing-documents_content" class="menu-item"> <a href="/trademarks/maintain/checking-status-application-or-registration" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/158425">Checking registration status & viewing documents</a> </li> <li id="main-menu_2_trademarks_content_3_maintaining-a-trademark-registration_content_enforcing-your-trademark-rights-trademark-litigation_content" class="menu-item"> <a href="/trademarks/been-sued-or-received-cease-and-desist-letter-answers-common-questions-about-trademark" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/160264">Enforcing your trademark rights/trademark litigation</a> </li> <li id="main-menu_2_trademarks_content_4_maintaining-a-trademark-registration_content_transferring-ownership_content" class="menu-item"> <a href="/trademarks/trademark-assignments-change-search-ownership" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/158951">Transferring ownership</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li id="main-menu_3_trademarks_content_more-trademarks_content" class="menu-item menu-item--expanded"> <a href="/trademarks" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/191417">More Trademarks</a> <ul class="menu"> <li id="main-menu_3_trademarks_content_0_more-trademarks_content_trademark-updates-and-announcements_content" class="menu-item menu-item--expanded"> <a href="/trademarks/trademark-updates-announcements" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/160351">Trademark Updates and Announcements</a> <ul class="menu"> <li id="main-menu_3_trademarks_content_0_more-trademarks_content_0_trademark-updates-and-announcements_content_recent-postings_content" class="menu-item"> <a href="/trademarks/trademark-updates-and-announcements/recent-postings" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/159404">Recent Postings</a> </li> <li id="main-menu_3_trademarks_content_0_more-trademarks_content_1_trademark-updates-and-announcements_content_statutory-and-regulatory-changes_content" class="menu-item"> <a href="/trademarks/trademark-updates-and-announcements/recent-and-upcoming-statutory-and-regulatory-changes" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/159335">Statutory and Regulatory Changes</a> </li> <li id="main-menu_3_trademarks_content_0_more-trademarks_content_2_trademark-updates-and-announcements_content_user-input_content" class="menu-item"> <a href="/trademarks/trademark-updates-and-announcements/trademark-user-input" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/159405">User Input</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li id="main-menu_3_trademarks_content_1_more-trademarks_content_laws-regulations_content" class="menu-item menu-item--expanded"> <a href="/trademarks/laws" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/160350">Laws & Regulations</a> <ul class="menu"> <li id="main-menu_3_trademarks_content_1_more-trademarks_content_0_laws-regulations_content_fastener-quality-act-fqa_content" class="menu-item"> <a href="/trademarks/laws/fastener-quality-act-fqa" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/159378">Fastener Quality Act (FQA)</a> </li> <li id="main-menu_3_trademarks_content_1_more-trademarks_content_1_laws-regulations_content_madrid-protocol_content" class="menu-item"> <a href="/trademarks/laws/madrid-protocol" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/158952">Madrid Protocol</a> </li> <li id="main-menu_3_trademarks_content_1_more-trademarks_content_2_laws-regulations_content_native-american-tribal-insignia_content" class="menu-item"> <a href="/trademarks/laws/native-american-tribal-insignia" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/158140">Native American Tribal Insignia</a> </li> <li id="main-menu_3_trademarks_content_1_more-trademarks_content_3_laws-regulations_content_rule-making_content" class="menu-item menu-item--expanded"> <a href="/trademarks/laws/rule-making-trademark-federal-register-notices-and-comments" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/159270">Rule Making</a> <ul class="menu"> <li id="main-menu_3_trademarks_content_1_more-trademarks_content_3_laws-regulations_content_0_rule-making_content_2013_content" class="menu-item"> <a href="/trademarks/laws/rule-making/trademark-federal-notices-and-comments-2013" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/159115">2013</a> </li> <li id="main-menu_3_trademarks_content_1_more-trademarks_content_3_laws-regulations_content_1_rule-making_content_2012_content" class="menu-item"> <a href="/trademarks/laws/rule-making/trademark-federal-notices-and-comments-2012" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/158660">2012</a> </li> <li id="main-menu_3_trademarks_content_1_more-trademarks_content_3_laws-regulations_content_2_rule-making_content_2011_content" class="menu-item"> <a href="/trademarks/laws/rule-making/trademark-federal-register-notices-and-comments-2011" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/158661">2011</a> </li> <li id="main-menu_3_trademarks_content_1_more-trademarks_content_3_laws-regulations_content_3_rule-making_content_2010_content" class="menu-item"> <a href="/trademarks/laws/rule-making/trademark-federal-register-notices-and-comments-2010" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/157930">2010</a> </li> <li id="main-menu_3_trademarks_content_1_more-trademarks_content_3_laws-regulations_content_4_rule-making_content_2009_content" class="menu-item"> <a href="/trademarks/laws/rule-making/trademark-federal-register-notices-and-comments-2009" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/157929">2009</a> </li> <li id="main-menu_3_trademarks_content_1_more-trademarks_content_3_laws-regulations_content_5_rule-making_content_2008_content" class="menu-item"> <a href="/trademarks/laws/rule-making/trademark-federal-register-notices-and-comments-2008" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/157928">2008</a> </li> <li id="main-menu_3_trademarks_content_1_more-trademarks_content_3_laws-regulations_content_6_rule-making_content_2007_content" class="menu-item"> <a href="/trademarks/laws/rule-making/trademark-federal-register-notices-and-comments-2007" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/157927">2007</a> </li> <li 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