Go to the USPTO TSDR Portal
Open your browser and navigate to the official USPTO Trademark Status & Document Retrieval database at https://tsdr.uspto.gov/. This is the government's official public record for all active and historical U.S. trademark applications.
Enter Your Serial or Registration Number & Click "Status"
In the search box labeled "US Serial, Registration, or Reference No.", enter your trademark's 8-digit serial number (e.g., 98756550) or your 7-digit registration number (e.g., 7972932). Then click the blue "Status" button.
Click the "DOCUMENTS" Tab
Once your trademark's record loads on the "STATUS" tab (where you'll see the green ribbon showing "LIVE/REGISTRATION/Issued and Active"), look above the main record details and click the "DOCUMENTS" tab located next to the Status tab.
Expanded your products or services? You need a new trademark.
Your registration certificate protects only the specific classes of goods or services listed on that filing. If you have added new products, launched a new service line, started selling merchandise, or expanded into a different category since your original registration, those new offerings are not automatically covered by your existing trademark. Competitors can file your exact brand name in those unprotected classes and legally block you from using it.
Before you add a new name, logo, or product line to your portfolio, order a comprehensive clearance search to confirm the name is available in the new class — then file a fresh application to lock it down.
Select "Registration Certificate" from the Documents List
Under the "Trademark Documents" table, locate the entry labeled "Registration Certificate" under Document Description. Click directly on the blue text link "Registration Certificate" to open the PDF in the TSDR Case Viewer.
Click the "Download PDF" Button in the Top Right
In the TSDR Case Viewer, preview your official United States of America Trademark Registration Certificate. Look in the top right corner of the window and click the blue "Download PDF" button to save the official legal certificate to your computer or device.
Now That You Have Your Registration Certificate
Congratulations on securing your federal trademark! Remember that trademark protection doesn't end with registration:
- Use the ® symbol: You can now legally use the circle-R (®) symbol with this exact brand name for the goods and services listed on your certificate.
- Monitor for infringers: The USPTO will not police your trademark for you. Actively monitor competitor filings and marketplace use.
- 5-to-6 Year Maintenance: A mandatory Section 8 Declaration of Continued Use must be filed between the 5th and 6th year after your registration date to prevent automatic cancellation.