Comprehensive Trademark Search & Application
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Start your trademark journey with confidence
Our Comprehensive Trademark Search and Application package includes a detailed search of federal and state trademarks, domain names, and common law databases, plus a written legal opinion from a licensed trademark attorney. Know your chances of approval before filing and avoid costly mistakes with expert guidance every step of the way.
In-Depth Trademark Search
We search USPTO records, state trademark databases, and unregistered (common law) sources to identify potential conflicts before you file.
Attorney Review & Legal Opinion
You’ll receive a written opinion letter from an experienced trademark attorney, clearly outlining the risk level and strength of your mark.
Strategic Filing Guidance
We’ll recommend the best filing approach, word mark vs. logo, proper class of goods or services, and filing basis (use-in-commerce or intent-to-use) based on your business.
Save Time and Money
Filing without a search can lead to costly Office Actions or rebranding. Our comprehensive process helps ensure a stronger, cleaner path to registration.
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Conduct a USPTO Trademark Search with Flat Fee Trademark
Our professionally trained, licensed trademark attorneys have over twenty years of experience in U.S. trademark law and trademark searching. We use this experience to help you identify potential risks and obstacles in the trademarking process prior to filing.
The earlier you search your prospective trademark name, the sooner you can determine whether it’s a winner, or whether you should go back to the drawing board. In waiting to search your trademark, you risk losing valuable time and money spent on labeling, packaging, branding and marketing.
Try the knockout search tool on our website as a starting point for you to conduct your own “knockout” search. This can help eliminate obvious duds before selecting a name for registration.
FAQs
Why Should I Conduct A Trademark Search?
Running a trademark search prior to filing your trademark application saves time, therefore saving money and protects your business from potentially serious disputes in the future. A trademark search provides valuable information about common law uses or existing registrations for the same or similar marks that may affect your application at the USPTO. The USPTO may refuse your application on the basis of a prior registered trademark, or a common law trademark user could oppose your application during the 30-day publication period. If the USPTO refuses registration of your mark for any reason, any filing fees and/or legal fees paid are non-refundable.
What’s Included In The Comprehensive Trademark Search?
A Comprehensive Trademark Search provides a complete picture of the trademark landscape for your brand. It informs you if someone has sought federal trademark registration for a mark that is identical or similar to your proposed mark, or if someone has sought protection for the mark in any of the 50 U.S. states. It also lets you know about commercial uses of the mark for domain names and for business name registrations.
Our Comprehensive Trademark Search includes a search for identical and similar marks in the federal trademark records, state trademarks, domain name registrations, and common law uses. Our search service also includes an Attorney Opinion Letter. This explains the search results and how they may affect your trademark rights and trademark registration process.
What If My Trademark Search Results Are Unfavorable?
If the results of the Comprehensive Trademark Search results are not in your favor, we will provide a second search of your new/alternate mark (for the same goods or services as your original order) at no additional cost. If you would like another Comprehensive Search with written Attorney Opinion Letter, the cost would be $425.
What is a Comprehensive Trademark Search?
A comprehensive trademark search is an in-depth search against other trademarks completed by a trademark attorney. This checks if the trademark or brand name is already in use or filed for registration by another company/person.
Flat Fee Trademark recommends conducting a comprehensive trademark search whether your company is a tech giant or a small start-up in the garage. Choosing the right name for your business and brand can mean the difference between success and failure.
For every GOOGLE, NIKE and STARBUCKS, there are a thousand name brands that fizzled before they even started.
Regardless of size, the best way to ensure that the name you want is available and protected for exclusive use in connection with your goods or services is to search your trademark name, and apply for federal trademark registration.
But how exactly does one know if the name they want is already taken or available for use and registration? The best way to start is by conducting a comprehensive U.S trademark search.