How a Comprehensive Trademark Search Works
Understand what’s reviewed before you file
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Share basic details about your name or logo and the goods or services you plan to offer.
We review relevant trademark records
We review available federal, state, and common law trademark records to help identify marks that may be considered similar.
Receive a clear, detailed report
Your report highlights relevant matches so you can decide how to move forward before filing.
Why Run a Search for Similar Trademarks?
Trademark applications can be refused if an existing mark is considered confusingly similar under USPTO standards. A trademark search helps identify prior trademarks that could affect your ability to register a name or logo.
Reviewing similar trademarks before filing allows you to make informed decisions, understand potential risks, and move forward with greater clarity.
What Concerns Should I Have With My Name or Logo?
Trademark conflicts are not limited to exact matches. Names or logos can raise concerns if they are similar in wording, appearance, or meaning, especially when used for related goods or services.
A trademark search helps identify similarities that could create a likelihood of confusion under USPTO standards, even when spellings, designs, or industries are not identical.
Choose the search option that works best for you
Choose the package that best suits your needs and let our experienced legal team guide you through the trademark registration process with professionalism and care.
standard
I want to check availability before filing
Federal trademark search of registered and
pending marks with
the USPTO
State trademark search across all 50
states
Review of similar names, logos, or
slogans
Detailed online report to help
guide next
steps
most popular
I want broader insight before I file
Everything in Standard
Corporate name search across
all 50
states
Corporate directory review for
similar
business names
Common law trademark search to
identify
unregistered uses
Domain name review to see how
the name is used
online
premium
I plan to operate or expand internationally
Everything in Most
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International trademark
search in select
jurisdictions
Review of records through
the European
Community
Review of records through
the World
Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
Comprehensive Trademark Search FAQs
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Get StartedA comprehensive trademark search reviews available trademark records to identify existing marks that may conflict with your proposed name or logo. Depending on the option you choose, this may include federal, state, common law, and international sources.
No. A trademark search does not guarantee approval or registration. It helps identify potential conflicts so you can decide your next step before filing with the USPTO.
Running a search before filing helps you understand whether similar trademarks already exist. This can reduce surprises during the application process and support more informed filing decisions.
“Confusingly similar” refers to trademarks that are alike enough in name, appearance, meaning, or use that consumers could believe they come from the same source. This is a common reason trademark applications are refused.
Your report highlights relevant trademark records found during the search and summarizes how similar marks are being used. It’s designed to be clear and easy to review, even if you’re new to trademarks.
The right option depends on your plans. Some businesses only need U.S. insight before filing, while others want broader visibility, including common law or international use. The pricing options are designed to support different levels of planning.
After reviewing your report, you can decide whether to proceed with a trademark application, adjust your name or logo, or explore other options based on what you learn.
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