Who this service is for
Best for founders who are still choosing a business or brand name and want an initial availability check.
What is included
- Preliminary check for obvious trademark conflicts
- Early indication of whether deeper search work may be useful
- A simple next-step recommendation
- No assumption that an exact-name result equals legal clearance
How the process works
Send the proposed mark
Provide the business name, product name, slogan or logo you are considering.
Run a preliminary check
We review obvious conflicts and relevant trademark records at a high level.
Choose the next step
If the mark looks promising, you can consider a comprehensive search or application support.
Questions before you get started
A preliminary search can identify obvious conflicts, but it is not the same as a comprehensive clearance review. Whether deeper searching is appropriate depends on the mark and the commercial risk involved.
Yes. State entity-name availability and federal trademark rights are different systems. A name may be available for an LLC filing but still conflict with someone else's trademark rights.
Government fees, deadlines and processing times can change. For Canadian trademark information, review CIPO resources. For U.S. trademark information, review the USPTO trademark resources. LLC formation requirements and fees vary by state.