Trademark searches

Before filing an application for a trademark, we recommend conducting a trademark search. A free trademark search can be conducted through the website of the US Patent and Trademark Office. Our basic trademark search, conducted by trademark attorney, includes an Internet search, and a search of registered trademarks and applications for trademarks in the United States. More comprehensive trademark searches include searching state trademark registrations and applications, common law usage (such as mentions in magazines), and international trademarks and applications.

We recommend first searching the US Patent and Trademark Office website for similar trademarks. We also recommend our basic trademark search. We have experience conducting trademark searches, and bring our trademark experience to our basic search. This search will discover similar marks, and assist in choosing a trademark. It will additionally allow you to choose the classes of goods and services you would like to apply for. Trademarks are limited to specific categories (called classes) of goods and services. It is possible to have similar marks in different classes of goods (such as clothing and computer software). Once you have performed a trademark search, we can assist with preparing and filing a federal trademark application.

Our basic trademark search can be conducted within 2 business days, including review by an attorney. A basic trademark search performed by our firm costs $400. Your trademark search includes review & discussion with a trademark attorney. To conduct a trademark search, please contact us online, or call us at 858-350-3124.