Trademarks & Names
Register and search South Dakota trademarks, service marks, emblems, and farm, ranch, or home names.
Search before filing
Search existing South Dakota trademark and service mark registrations before submitting an application.
State registrations
Choose a registration type
Protect a business or product identifier
A trademark or service mark protects the name, slogan, or logo of a business or product under South Dakota law.
View trademark forms →Register an organizational emblem
Qualifying associations and organizations may register a name, badge, motto, insignia, or similar emblem.
View emblem registration →Register a property name
Owners may register a farm, ranch, or home name that cannot be used for another property of that type in the same county.
View name registration →Other protections
Federal trademarks, patents, and copyrights
Patents and federal trademarks
A patent protects an invention. Patents and federal United States trademarks are handled by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Copyrights
A copyright protects an original artistic or literary work. Copyright questions are handled by the U.S. Copyright Office.
Contact
South Dakota Trademark Office
Attn: Trademarks
500 E. Capitol Ave.
Pierre, SD 57501
Phone: 605-773-4845
Email: [email protected]