If you’ve searched for a term and the Database has returned hundreds of records, you may want to refine your search so that you can find the “needle in the haystack”. In this section we will cover the following:
Using “search field” options
- You can search in specific fields by clicking the “Select a search field” drop-down menu.
- Select the desired search field. The default search field is “All”.
- Once completed, click “Search” to view your results. You may choose to click “Clear” to restart.
The fields may be used for the following reasons:
Searchable fields
All (Default)
To search by all the following fields
Trademark lookup
To search by all of the following fields: trademark, trademark description, foreign character translation and index headings
Application number
To search by the application number
Registration number
To search by the registration number
Current owner name
To search by the current owner's name
Old owner name
To search by an old owner's name
Old and current owner name
To search by all owners
Trademark
To search by words, numerals or letters in the trademark
Trademark description
To search by a description of the trademark
Foreign character translation
To search trademarks containing foreign characters
Index heading
To search by trademark word component
Goods
To search by goods associated with a trademark
Services
To search by services associated with a trademark
Goods and services
To search by both goods and services associated with a trademark
Nice classification
To search by a particular Nice classification category, click the drop-down selection bar to select one or more classes (press the “x” button to remove)
Disclaimer
To search by a portion of a trademark that is disclaimed
Vienna code
To search by the design of a trademark classified under the Vienna code
Vienna description
To search by the description of a trademark's design elements
For more detailed explanations of each field, see "Searchable Fields" section of the Database's Assistance file.
Searching with multiple criteria
To enhance a search, you can combine up to five additional search criteria when performing a single search. An "operator" is used to tell the search engine how to combine the different criteria. There are three types of operators: "AND”, “OR”, and “BUT NOT".
- Click “Add another search criteria”.
- Click the drop-down menu to select the desired operator.
Note: Only criteria 2 to 5 have this option.
- If you wish, repeat the ‘Using “search field” options ’ steps.
- Enter the desired term(s) in the “search criteria” field for each criterion added.
- Once completed, click “Search” to view your results. You may choose to click “Clear” to restart.
When entering multiple search criteria, select an operator based on the result you need:
And
Both search criteria will be included (e.g., "red AND apple" will locate records containing both these words)
Or
At least one of the search criteria will be included. (e.g., "red OR apple" will locate all records containing at least one of these words)
But not
Excludes words or phrases (e.g., "red BUT NOT apple" will locate records that contain the word "red" but will exclude all records containing the word "apple")