Screen your brand name against USPTO, EUIPO, and WIPO trademark databases. Flag potential conflicts before you commit.
⚠️ Important: This is an informational screening tool only. Results are simulated for demonstration and do not constitute legal advice. Always consult a qualified trademark attorney before making branding decisions. Full trademark clearance requires comprehensive professional searching.
Early trademark screening saves you from costly rebranding, legal disputes, and lost brand equity. Our tool gives you a first-pass risk assessment across major global databases.
Screen against USPTO (USA), EUIPO (European Union), WIPO (International), UKIPO (UK), CIPO (Canada), and IP Australia in a single search.
Each potential match is classified as High, Medium, or Low risk based on name similarity, class overlap, and registration status — helping you prioritize what matters.
Our algorithm checks for exact matches, phonetic similarities, visual resemblances, and common misspellings that could pose a likelihood of confusion risk.
All screening happens client-side. We never store, log, or transmit your brand name ideas. Your intellectual property remains completely confidential.
Get a preliminary risk assessment in seconds, not days. Perfect for early-stage brainstorming when you need to quickly rule out obviously conflicting names.
Learn what each risk level means and understand basic trademark concepts. We provide context so you can have more informed conversations with your attorney.
A trademark screening tool performs a preliminary search of trademark databases to identify existing registrations that may conflict with your proposed brand name. It helps you spot obvious conflicts early, before you invest in branding, domains, and marketing. Our tool screens across USPTO, EUIPO, WIPO, and other major databases. Important: This is not a substitute for a comprehensive trademark clearance search by a qualified attorney.
We screen against six major trademark offices: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office), EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office), WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization - Madrid System), UKIPO (United Kingdom), CIPO (Canadian Intellectual Property Office), and IP Australia. These cover the most commercially significant markets globally.
Risk levels are determined by analyzing multiple factors: Name similarity (exact matches, phonetic matches, partial matches), Class overlap (whether the goods/services are in related categories), Registration status (live vs. dead marks), and Geographic scope. High risk indicates a close match with a live registration in relevant classes. Medium risk suggests partial similarity. Low risk means minimal concern but still worth noting. Only a trademark attorney can provide a definitive risk assessment.
No. This tool provides informational screening only and does not constitute legal advice. Trademark law is complex and fact-specific. Our simulated results demonstrate how a screening tool works but cannot replace a comprehensive search by a qualified trademark attorney. Always consult with a licensed trademark lawyer before filing an application or making final branding decisions. Reliance on this tool alone is not recommended for legal purposes.
A screening search (like this tool) is a preliminary, often automated check of major trademark databases for obvious conflicts. A full clearance search is a comprehensive investigation conducted by a trademark professional that includes: common law (unregistered) trademarks, state registrations, business name databases, domain names, social media handles, industry-specific directories, and detailed legal analysis of likelihood of confusion. Full clearance searches typically cost $500-$2,000+ and are essential before filing.
Trademark classes categorize goods and services under the Nice Classification system (45 classes total). When screening for conflicts, the class matters because trademark rights are generally limited to the classes where the mark is used or registered. Two identical names can coexist if they're in completely unrelated classes (e.g., "Delta" for airlines vs. "Delta" for faucets). Our screening tool considers class overlap when assessing risk levels.
While you can file a trademark application pro se (without an attorney), it's generally not recommended for most people. Trademark applications have specific legal requirements, and mistakes can result in abandonment of your application or inadequate protection. The USPTO reports that applicants represented by attorneys have significantly higher approval rates. Use this tool for initial screening, then consult an attorney for filing strategy.
Screen early and often. Check during the brainstorming phase to rule out problematic names immediately. Re-check before committing to a name. After launch, periodic monitoring (every 6-12 months) helps identify new potentially conflicting applications. Our tool is designed for quick, repeatable screening — bookmark it and use it throughout your brand development process.
Don't panic — but do take it seriously. If you find a potential conflict: (1) Note the risk level and details, (2) Check if the conflicting mark is in the same or related class, (3) Verify if the registration is still live, (4) Consider geographic limitations, and (5) Consult a trademark attorney for a professional opinion. Sometimes what appears to be a conflict may not actually pose a legal risk, but only an attorney can make that determination.
Yes. All screening operations are performed entirely client-side in your browser using simulated data for demonstration. In a production version, API calls would be made directly from your browser to trademark database APIs. We do not have a backend server that stores your searches. Your brand name ideas are never logged, tracked, or transmitted to our systems. Privacy is fundamental to our design — no account, no cookies for tracking, no data collection.
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