The United States Patent and Trademark Office allows those wishing to secure a trademark the option to register a trademark online. The website of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, located at www.uspto.gov, offers information and tutorials describing the steps one must take to register a trademark online. Trademarks may be secured for a number of different items, including logos and other graphics relating to a business, as well as company names, slogans, and other unique items. Before filling out the application required to register a trademark online, a potential trademark applicant should conduct an online trademark search to make sure that the desired item is not already trademarked. The US Patent and Trademark Office offers free trademark search tools on their website to allow users to check for any conflicts before submitting an application. The application should include a statement clearly identifying the goods and services with which the trademarked item will be used. A clear depiction of the mark must also be included.