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Request a trademark search
Tell us the name and the countries you care about. A trademark specialist checks the registers and sends you a written report with our view of the risk.
- No filing is made without your approval
- Our fee and the official fee are shown separately
- A person replies, not an automatic system
Your search request
Your email program opens with these details filled in. Nothing is sent until you press send there.
Two ways to search.
Pick the level that fits where you are. We confirm exactly what is included, and what it costs, in our reply before you commit.
Availability check
A fast first answer on whether a name looks free to use.
- Identical marks in the registers you choose
- Very close spellings of your name
- A short summary of what we found
- A first view: clear, unclear or risky
Best for comparing several name ideas before you pick one.
Full search report
A careful study of one name you plan to commit to.
- Identical and similar marks, by sound, appearance and meaning
- A check against your goods and services
- A conflict list with a low, medium or high risk rating
- Our written recommendation on what to do next
Best before you file, launch or invest in packaging and marketing.
A search costs less than a mistake.
Trademark offices compare a new application with the marks that are already on their register. If yours is too close to an earlier mark, the office can refuse it, or the owner of the earlier mark can object. In many offices the official fee is not returned when an application is refused.
The bigger cost comes after launch. A name that has to change once the packaging is printed, the website is live and customers know you is far more expensive than any search.
A search lets you find out early which of those paths you are on: the name is clear, the name needs a small change, or it is better to pick another one while that is still cheap.
A search lowers risk. It cannot remove it. Very recent applications may not show in the registers yet, and a business may be using a name without having registered it.
What we look at, and why it matters.
| What we check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Official registers of the countries you choose | This is where earlier marks are recorded. A mark that is not listed here usually cannot block yours at that office. |
| Identical marks | These are the clearest conflicts and the most likely to lead to a refusal. |
| Similar marks (sound, appearance, meaning) | Offices and owners compare more than spelling. A name that sounds the same can clash even if it is written differently. |
| Your goods and services | Two similar names matter most where the products or services are related, so we read the results against what you sell. |
| Risk rating | Shows how serious each conflict is, from low to high, so you can judge where to focus. |
| Our recommendation | Tells you whether to go ahead, adjust the name or its wording, or choose another name. |
From your request to the report.
- Send the requestThe name or logo, the countries, and a few words about what you offer. The form above is enough.
- We confirm the scopeWe reply with what we will search, what it costs and when you can expect the report. Nothing starts before you agree.
- We search and analyseA trademark specialist goes through the registers and reads the results against your goods and services.
- You get the reportIt lists the marks that matter, rates the risk and gives our recommendation.
- You decideGo ahead and file, adjust the name, or look at another. We can help with each.
Availability check or full report?
| Availability check | Full search report | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price on request | Price on request |
| Coverage | The registers of the countries you choose | The same, with a wider look at similar marks |
| Matching | Identical and very close marks | Identical and similar marks by sound, appearance and meaning |
| Report | Short summary | Detailed report with conflict list, risk ratings and recommendation |
| Reviewed by | A trademark specialist | A trademark specialist |
| Turnaround | Confirmed in our reply | Confirmed in our reply |
| Best for | Comparing several name ideas | One name you plan to commit to |
Frequently asked questions.
How long does a search take?
It depends on the level and on how many countries you choose. We tell you the expected time in our reply, before you agree to anything.
What if you find a conflict?
We explain what the conflict is and how serious we think it is. You can then change the name, narrow the goods and services, go ahead anyway knowing the risk, or choose another name.
Do I need a search before registering?
Most offices do not require one, but we recommend it. It is much easier to change a name before it is filed than after.
Is the search included in the filing fee?
It is quoted separately. If you want both a search and a registration, tell us and we will quote them together.
Which registers do you check?
The official trademark registers of the countries you choose. We confirm the exact list in our reply.
What comes after a search.
Trademark Registration
If the search looks good, we prepare and file your application and follow it until the office decides.
More detailsTrademark Renewal
A registration only lasts for a fixed term. We track the date and renew on time.
More detailsTrademark Monitoring
After you register, we watch new filings and tell you when one looks too close to your mark.
More details