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Search the web privately with DuckDuckGo and return ordered public results without ads, plus an instant answer when available. Regions are limited to DuckDuckGo’s available country choices; a human-verification challenge may prevent a search.

Your information

Search words, for example how to file a trademark.

More options

Country name or two-letter country code, for example United States or DE.

Maximum number of organic results to return, for example 20.

1 credit per completed run

The same inputs also work from your code or an AI assistant. See For developers.

Example results

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  • Apply for a trademark through Trademark Center. Pay application-related fees and use the docketing feature to track the status of applications filed through Trademark Center.

  • Find out how to register and maintain a trademark in the U.S., apply for an international trademark , and about protecting your registered trademark .

  • Trademark Center

    trademarkcenter.uspto.gov

    Announcements On September 3, we retired the TEAS "Order Trademark Presentation Copy of Registration Certificate" form. Select "Renew or maintain a registration" under "Manage trademarks " above to order a presentation copy of a registration certificate. You can now request an extension of time to file a Statement of Use in Trademark Center.

  • Trademark Guides Trademark Registration In Usa Uspto Filing Process How to Register a Trademark : Step-by-Step USPTO Filing Process Navigating trademark registration with the USPTO is a detailed, often demanding process where precision at every step directly impacts your outcome. This guide is designed to walk you through that journey end- to -end—from evaluating your need for federal ...

  • Filing for a trademark can protect your brand. This simple guide talks you through filing the paperwork, what it costs, and more.

  • To protect your brand nationwide, you'll need to know how to get a federal trademark . This guide walks you through the key steps: understanding the benefits, conducting a thorough search, and filing your application. It covers the entire process of obtaining a federal trademark , from the initial search to final registration. Let's get started. Key Takeaways - How To Get A Federal ...

  • The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is the agency responsible for granting U.S. patents and registering trademarks .

  • Trademark Center

    trademarkcenter.uspto.gov

    We're gradually transitioning all filing from the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS) and TEAS international (TEASi) to Trademark Center. Learn about our new and upcoming features below, or see our Trademark Center updates and training page to learn about the path ahead. September 3, 2026 There are two new filing options in Trademark Center: Request an extension of time to file a ...

  • In this video I walk you through how to file a trademark application with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office NEW filing system, step-by-step. If you have any questions, feel free to post in the ...

  • A trademark is a business asset that functions as your identifier in the marketplace. It can be any distinctive word, name, symbol, or device—or combination thereof—that you use to distinguish your goods or services from those offered by others.ContentsFoundation: Strategy and PreparationThe Clearance Search: Is Your Mark Available?Assembling and Filing Your ApplicationUnderstanding the ...

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About the DuckDuckGo tool

DuckDuckGo, also called DDG, uses Search web to return ordered public web results and an instant answer when available.

Search web needs search words and can also take a country or maximum result count.

Built from duckduckgo.com. Last checked Sep 29, 2026.

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Search the web privately with DuckDuckGo and return ordered public results without ads, plus an instant answer when available. Regions are limited to DuckDuckGo’s available country choices; a human-verification challenge may prevent a search.

What you provide

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
QueryqueryTextRequiredSearch words, for example how to file a trademark.Example: how to file a trademark
RegionregionTextOptionalCountry name or two-letter country code, for example United States or DE.Example: United Kingdom
Max Resultsmax_resultsNumberOptionalMaximum number of organic results to return, for example 20.Example: 24

What you get

FieldTypeDescription
ResultsresultsListOrganic search results in displayed order.
Linkresults[].linkTextExample: https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/apply
Snippetresults[].snippetTextExample: Apply for a trademark through Trademark Center. Pay application-related fees…
Positionresults[].positionNumberExample: 1
Page Titleresults[].page_titleTextExample: Apply online | USPTO
Website Nameresults[].website_nameTextExample: uspto.gov
Instant Answerinstant_answerTextDuckDuckGo instant-answer text when available.Example: Python is a high-level, general-purpose programming language that emphasizes…

Example result

For Query: how to file a trademark

JSON
{
  "results": [
    {
      "link": "https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/apply",
      "snippet": "Apply for a trademark through Trademark Center. Pay application-related fees and use the docketing feature to track the status of applications filed through Trademark Center.",
      "position": 1,
      "page_title": "Apply online | USPTO",
      "website_name": "uspto.gov"
    },
    {
      "link": "https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks",
      "snippet": "Find out how to register and maintain a trademark in the U.S., apply for an international trademark , and about protecting your registered trademark .",
      "position": 2,
      "page_title": "Trademarks | USPTO",
      "website_name": "uspto.gov"
    },
    {
      "link": "https://trademarkcenter.uspto.gov/",
      "snippet": "Announcements On September 3, we retired the TEAS \"Order Trademark Presentation Copy of Registration Certificate\" form. Select \"Renew or maintain a registration\" under \"Manage trademarks \" above to or…",
      "position": 3,
      "page_title": "Trademark Center",
      "website_name": "trademarkcenter.uspto.gov"
    }
  ],
  "instant_answer": null
}

For developers

Call it from your code with one request. Change the values in input to run it on new data. To get an API key, open Developers at the bottom of Studio, turn on Developer mode and go to API keys.

cURL
curl 'https://api.fous.com/v1/query' \
  --fail-with-body --silent --show-error --max-time 180 \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --data-raw '{
  "api": "@duckduckgo",
  "visibility": "public",
  "operation": "search_web",
  "version": 1,
  "input": {
    "query": "how to file a trademark"
  },
  "response": {
    "format": "json"
  }
}'

What you can do with it

  • Find public webpages for a research topic
  • Review ordered results and their snippets
  • Retrieve an instant answer when available

Questions about DuckDuckGo

Can I run it with my own inputs?

Yes. Change the inputs in Studio and press Run, or send new inputs from your code, or ask a connected AI assistant.

Can I call this DuckDuckGo tool as an API?

Yes. Send a POST request to /v1/query with your Fous API key and the inputs, and get JSON back.

How much does it cost?

Each completed run costs 1 credit. Failed runs without a completed receipt are free; completed work can remain charged if delivery is interrupted. With pay as you go, a credit costs 1¢. Monthly plans cost less per credit.

Do I need a DuckDuckGo account?

No. You only need a Fous account.

How current is the data?

Fous gets the data from duckduckgo.com when you run it. Some results are reused for up to 24 hours, and results that use your account or key are never reused. It was last verified on Sep 29, 2026.

What pages appear for a search query?

Search web returns organic web results in displayed order, with titles, links, snippets, and positions.

Can I choose a country for search results?

Yes. Search web accepts a country name or two-letter country code as the region.

Does DuckDuckGo return instant answers?

Search web returns instant-answer text when available.

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