North Dakota Trademark Service Mark Registration is the process of registering a trademark or service mark with the North Dakota Secretary of State in order to protect the use of a particular phrase, word, logo, or symbol that is used to identify and distinguish a product or service. This registration gives the trademark owner exclusive rights to the use of a trademark within the state of North Dakota. There are two types of North Dakota Trademark Service Mark Registration: state and federal. State registration is the registration of a trademark or service mark solely within the state of North Dakota, while federal registration is registration of a trademark or service mark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Both types of registrations protect the owner's exclusive rights to the use of the trademark or service mark within the state of North Dakota.