The Connecticut Request for Search of Registered Marks (CARS) is a service provided by the Connecticut Secretary of the State that allows individuals or businesses to search the Secretary of the State’s database for registered trademarks in the state of Connecticut. The CARS can be used to determine if a trademark is registered in Connecticut and to verify the owner of a trademark. There are two types of CARS searches: an exact search and a search by mark type. An exact search looks for exact matches of a mark or phrase, while a search by mark type looks for similar marks or phrases. The CARS are a valuable tool for businesses, entrepreneurs, and trademark lawyers when researching the availability of a trademark or verifying the owner of a trademark.




