Trademark Searches
Comprehensive searches to identify potential conflicts before you invest in your brand.
Why Conduct a Trademark Search?
Before investing time and money in building your brand, it's crucial to ensure your proposed trademark is available for use and registration. A comprehensive trademark search helps identify potential conflicts with existing marks, reducing the risk of costly legal disputes or application rejections.
While there is no legal obligation to perform a trademark search, doing so is highly recommended. A thorough search can reveal not only identical marks but also similar marks that could be considered "confusingly similar" under trademark law.
Federal Database Review
We search the USPTO's federal trademark database for registered marks and pending applications that may conflict with your proposed trademark.
Common Law Analysis
Beyond federal registrations, we analyze common law sources to identify unregistered marks that could pose a risk to your brand.
Risk Assessment
We provide a detailed analysis of potential conflicts and assess the likelihood of successful registration, helping you make informed decisions.
Our Search Process
We analyze federally-registered and common law trademark databases to assess availability and risk. Our search covers not only exact matches but also phonetic equivalents, translations, and marks with similar meanings that could create confusion in the marketplace.
After completing the search, we provide a detailed report that includes our analysis of potential conflicts and an assessment of the likelihood of successful registration. We also evaluate whether your trademark is sufficiently distinctive to be eligible for protection.