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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.

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State registrations

Choose a registration type

Trademark / Service Mark

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.

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Emblem

Register an organizational emblem

Qualifying associations and organizations may register a name, badge, motto, insignia, or similar emblem.

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Farm / Ranch / Home

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.

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Other protections

Federal trademarks, patents, and copyrights

Federal

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.

Visit USPTO.gov →
800-786-9199

Federal

Copyrights

A copyright protects an original artistic or literary work. Copyright questions are handled by the U.S. Copyright Office.

Visit Copyright.gov →
877-476-0778

Contact

South Dakota Trademark Office

South Dakota Secretary of State
Attn: Trademarks
500 E. Capitol Ave.
Pierre, SD 57501

Phone: 605-773-4845
Email: [email protected]