Trademark Search & Clearance Services
Before filing a trademark application with the USPTO, performing a professional trademark search and clearance is the most critical step in protecting your brand. A comprehensive trademark search helps identify existing trademarks that may conflict with your name, logo, or slogan—reducing the risk of application rejection, legal disputes, or forced rebranding. Our attorney-led trademark search and clearance services are designed to help businesses, startups, and creators across the United States move forward with confidence before investing in trademark registration.
Comprehensive Trademark Search to Identify Legal Risks Early
A trademark search is not just a formality—it is a legal risk assessment. Before filing with the USPTO, our attorneys conduct a comprehensive trademark search to uncover existing trademarks that may conflict with your proposed name, logo, or slogan. This process helps identify potential refusals, oppositions, or infringement risks before they become costly legal problems.
By evaluating federal registrations, pending applications, state-level records, and common-law usage, we help you understand whether your mark is available and strong enough to move forward with confidence anywhere in the United States.
Attorney-Led Clearance Analysis for Informed Decision-Making
A proper clearance review goes beyond matching names. Our trademark attorneys analyze similarity in sound, appearance, meaning, and commercial impression—the same standards used by USPTO examining attorneys. We assess industry overlap, related goods and services, and market confusion risks to determine whether your mark is legally viable.
You receive a clear, attorney-written assessment explaining potential outcomes, risks, and recommended next steps. This allows you to proceed strategically—whether that means filing with confidence, adjusting your mark, or selecting a safer alternative.
Strategic Legal Review Led by Trademark Attorneys
Every trademark search and clearance review is conducted and evaluated by a licensed U.S. trademark attorney—not an automated system. This ensures that potential conflicts, refusal risks, and legal weaknesses are identified before you move forward with filing. Attorney-led analysis helps prevent avoidable USPTO refusals, oppositions, and infringement disputes that often arise from incomplete or automated searches.
Our attorneys examine not just exact matches, but also marks that may be similar in sound, appearance, meaning, or commercial impression—the same legal standards used by the USPTO when reviewing trademark applications.
Clear Guidance Before You Invest in Filing
The purpose of trademark clearance is to help you make the right decision before spending money on registration. After reviewing search results, our attorneys provide straightforward guidance on your available options, including whether your mark is safe to file, whether modifications are recommended, or whether a different name should be considered.
This approach allows business owners, ecommerce brands, creators, and startups across the United States to minimize legal risk and move forward with a trademark strategy based on clarity—not guesswork.
Our Trademark Search & Clearance Process
Step 1: Preliminary Trademark Screening
We conduct an initial screening to identify obvious conflicts at the federal level.
Step 2: Comprehensive Federal Search
Our attorneys review registered and pending USPTO trademarks for similarity in name, sound, and meaning.
Step 3: State & Common Law Review
We analyze state registrations, business names, domains, and marketplace usage to uncover unregistered marks.
Step 4: Legal Risk & Confusion Analysis
Our attorneys evaluate industry overlap, class conflicts, and likelihood of confusion using USPTO standards.
Step 5: Attorney Recommendation & Strategy
You receive a clear legal opinion on whether to proceed, modify your mark, or select an alternative.
What We Do
Trademark Search & Clearance Services
Comprehensive Trademark Search
Federal, state, and common-law trademark searches to identify conflicts before filing.
USPTO Conflict Analysis
Attorney review of similar names, pending applications, and likelihood of confusion risks.
Name & Logo Availability Review
Legal evaluation of brand names, logos, slogans, and product names for registrability.
Class & Industry Conflict Assessment
Analysis of trademark classes and industry overlap that impact approval chances.
Attorney Clearance Opinion
Written legal guidance on whether to proceed, modify, or select a safer alternative.
Pre-Filing Risk Strategy
Strategic recommendations to reduce refusals, oppositions, and future disputes.
Affordable Attorney-Guided
Comprehensive Trademark Search & Legal Clearance
Standard Plan
$395
- Federal USPTO trademark search
- State trademark database review
- Common-law and marketplace usage analysis
- Name and logo conflict evaluation
- Likelihood of confusion assessment
- Trademark class and industry risk review
- Attorney-written clearance opinion
- Clear recommendation on whether to proceed
- Filing strategy guidance (no obligation)
Client Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
Sarah Mitchell
Small Business Owner – Sacramento, CA
Sacramento Trademark Lawyer made the entire trademark process incredibly easy. They handled my USPTO filing professionally and kept me updated at every stage. My trademark was approved without any issues. Highly recommended!
Jacob Peterson
E-Commerce Brand Owner
“I had been facing challenges with family law for months until I discovered abc. They not only resolved my issues effectively but also guided me on how to avoid similar problems in the future. Their team is highly skilled, patient, and always prioritizes customer satisfaction. I truly appreciate their support okay this is right for it and would highly recommend them to others.”
Alyssa Carter
Ui/Ux Designer
I received a USPTO Office Action and had absolutely no idea how to respond. Their attorney walked me through everything clearly and prepared a strong, professional response. My trademark was approved without any issues. Their expertise and communication are unmatched.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A trademark search helps identify existing trademarks that could conflict with your name, logo, or slogan before you file an application. This step is critical because the USPTO can reject applications based on likelihood of confusion, even if the names are not identical. A proper search helps reduce the risk of refusal, opposition, or future legal disputes.
A comprehensive trademark search includes a review of federal USPTO registrations and pending applications, state trademark records, and common-law usage such as business names, websites, and marketplaces. Our attorneys also evaluate similar-sounding or visually similar marks and analyze industry overlap.
No trademark search can guarantee approval. However, an attorney-led clearance search significantly improves your chances by identifying risks in advance and helping you make informed decisions before filing. The goal is to minimize surprises and avoid preventable refusals.
While automated tools can provide basic results, they do not evaluate legal risk. A licensed trademark attorney applies USPTO legal standards—such as likelihood of confusion, related goods, and commercial impression—to interpret results and provide meaningful guidance.
After completing the search, you receive a clear legal assessment explaining whether your mark appears safe to file, carries moderate risk, or presents high risk. Based on this analysis, you can decide whether to proceed with filing, modify your mark, or explore alternatives.
In some cases, yes. Similar trademarks do not always mean automatic rejection. Our attorneys evaluate how close the marks are, whether the industries overlap, and how the USPTO is likely to view the application before advising you on next steps.
Most trademark searches are completed within a few business days. Timing can vary based on the complexity of the mark and the scope of the search, but we aim to deliver clear results and guidance as efficiently as possible.