President's Welcome Welcome to the enhanced Thomson & Thomson (T&T) Web site. You are about to discover why Thomson & Thomson is the world leader in trademark and copyright services. We will never be complacent about our success, or with the level of service we provide. We've been the leader for nearly a century, and we will continue to consistently provide the very best in trademark and copyright services. At the same time, we've made it our mission to remain the industry innovator. We've done so by listening to our customers, making new product development a priority and by teaming with the industry experts, West Group, Compu-Mark (in Europe) and Brandy International (in Japan). We also work with key industry organizations like INTA (International Trademark Association), the Copyright Society of the U.S.A. and ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers)- accredited registrars. As a result we bring you the service, products and Internet solutions you need -- when you need them. As the global economy continues to expand, so too does the importance of researching, registering and maintaining copyrights and trademarks. For those involved in the sale of almost any type of goods or services, a trademark enhances customer loyalty. It also builds brand identity, and earns recognition for your company. A copyright serves to protect creative works, and is especially important in highly competitive areas like entertainment, publishing and software. We are proud to offer you the most accurate and comprehensive collection of trademark and copyright information in the world. And, by combining our extensive information resources with a highly trained, highly dedicated sales, research and consulting force, T&T provides a unique mix of services that effectively and efficiently covers the entire lifecycle of your trademark or copyright. As the world of intellectual property continues to evolve, our Web site will not only keep pace -- it will lead the way in many cases. Visit us often for the latest in intellectual property news, trends and innovations. We look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Jay Gast President