Filing without searching first is one of the most costly mistakes a brand owner can make
Launching a brand that conflicts with an existing registered or common law trademark can expose your business to costly infringement lawsuits, forced rebranding, and significant financial damages.
A comprehensive search reveals conflicting marks that the USPTO examiner may use to reject your application, saving you the time and cost of a failed filing.
Investing in marketing, product development, and brand building around an uncleared mark is a significant risk. A clearance search validates your brand choice before you commit major resources.
We leave no stone unturned in identifying potential conflicts
We conduct an in-depth search of the USPTO's Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS) to identify all registered and pending trademarks that may be similar to yours in name, sound, appearance, or meaning.
Unregistered marks can still create legal obstacles. We search business directories, domain registrations, social media platforms, and other commercial sources to uncover common law trademark rights that don't appear in federal databases.
Following our search, we deliver a detailed clearance report that assesses conflict risk, identifies potential obstacles, and provides expert recommendations on whether to proceed with filing, modify your mark, or consider alternative branding.
