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Trouble with TESS

Trouble searching applications and registrations today?

The PTO’s Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS) database was having trouble.

From Carl Oppedahl on INTA’s list serve:

“Well, this morning it was TESS that was acting up, and eventually after some hours of discussion on the listserves, USPTO quietly posted a notice that TESS had melted down and was being repaired.”

Later in the day, the PTO circulated this message:

“On Tuesday, January 18, the USPTO became aware that searches conducted prior to 3:30 p.m. through the Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS) were not producing accurate results. The TESS problem was resolved; however, it is suggested that any searches conducted prior to 3:30 p.m. be performed again to ensure accuracy.”

I’m happy to say I’m not just as good as my latest trademark search, but my latest trademark search with a database that isn’t working just isn’t very good.

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Registered CommenterMichael Atkins in | CommentsPost a Comment

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