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How do I search the patent database?

Hi Dave. I'm an inventor and I want to do some research on competing patents without paying major bucks for a lawyer. Is there some sort of site where I can poke around and identify potentially conflicting or competitive patents...

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Can my business have the same name as another business?

I am looking to start my own business. I would like to use the name "Tree of Life Studio". I looked this up online, and someone is also using this name for their bus. I am doing a completely different...

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Can I search the trademark registration database for free?

Dave, I have a great idea for a company that I'm calling "Hot Times Hawaii" and my uncle just suggested to me that I need to check and ensure that the name isn't already a trademark of some other company...

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