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Suppose that you want to federally register a trademark that has a domain indicator like “.com” at the end that identifies a source of goods or services related to your business. The trademark may have a first part that is generic like “automobile” and a second part that is a domain indicator like “.com”. Should you attempt to register your trademark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)? Can you obtain a registration from the USPTO? The answer to both questions is YES!
In the marketplace, there exist trademarks that typically consist of a combination of a generic term and generic top-level domain indicator like “.com,” “.net,” “.org,” “.biz,” or “.info.” Previously, the USPTO has taken the position that a top-level domain indicator like “.com” has no source-identifying significance.