Trademark Search
Why use GetGoLegal for your trademark search?
Experience you can trust
As America's #1 trademark filer,* we’ve helped file more than 40,000 applications—so you can feel confident working with us.
Affordable and efficient service
We can conduct a precise and efficient trademark search for you at a cost lower than that of hiring a traditional attorney, even with millions of existing trademarks.
Reliable results
We are the top trusted brand for online intellectual property protection for a reason. Our ranked search results help pinpoint potential conflicts with your proposed trademark, ensuring a smooth and worry-free filing process.
Why do you need to do a trademark search?
Make your brand stand out
Make sure you can legally use the name, logo, or slogan you want.
Save time and money
Don't waste money building your brand only to find out it belongs to someone else later.
Speed up the process
Start the application process knowing you have the best chance possible of getting USPTO approval.
What is a trademark?
A trademark serves to brand your products and services, setting them apart as uniquely yours. It allows customers to recognize your brand and differentiate your business from competitors. Trademark protection can cover various types of intellectual property, such as business names, product names, taglines, logos, or symbols.
Our thorough trademark search service helps ensure your mark is unique before you submit a trademark application.
What is a trademark search?
A trademark search, performed using the trademark electronic search system, is a crucial first step in the registration process. It involves reviewing existing registered trademarks to ensure the one you wish to use is not already claimed. Additionally, it helps identify potential conflicts with trademarks that may be similar to yours. We provide a comprehensive trademark search that checks registered trademarks, pending applications, and common law usage at the federal, state, and international levels, along with online appearances.
How to trademark a logo
Before trademarking a logo, it’s essential to ensure it’s unique and doesn’t infringe on any existing trademarks. The best way to do this is by conducting a thorough trademark search for the proposed logo. Once you’ve confirmed that no one else is using a similar design, you can proceed with your trademark application.
How to trademark a phrase
Before trademarking a phrase or word—such as a slogan, motto, or tagline—it’s important to conduct a trademark search to ensure its uniqueness. Once confirmed, you can file an application with the USPTO. However, not all phrases are eligible for a service mark, and trademark attorneys can offer additional guidance after we complete your trademark search.
How long does a trademark last?
Federal trademark registration is valid for 10 years, provided you submit a statement confirming the mark is still in use between the fifth and sixth year. Trademarks can remain in force indefinitely if you continue to file maintenance documents with the USPTO. Our trademark services allow you to regularly monitor your trademarks against new and existing marks, helping you identify and resolve any conflicts promptly.
How much does it cost to get a trademark?
The cost of trademark registration depends on factors such as the number of classes of goods and services you want to register your mark under and whether you hire an attorney. Partnering with an experienced trademark attorney from GetGoLegal’s in-house law firm, GGL Legal Services, is nearly 75% more affordable than hiring a traditional offline attorney.**
Frequently asked questions
Not necessarily. In some cases, a person may have common law trademark rights if they were the first to use a trademark in commerce. Common law rights don’t require federal or state registration. Someone with these rights could challenge your use of a similar trademark, so it’s important to look beyond state and federal registries, including internet use. Most of our trademark search packages include checks for common law and online usage.
The USPTO trademark classification system organizes all goods and services into 45 categories—34 for goods and 11 for services.
During the trademark filing process, you’ll choose the class of goods or services your trademark will cover and specify the goods or services you offer. Your trademark protection will only apply to the specific combination of goods, services, and classes you include in your application. Once you’re ready to apply, our experienced attorneys can provide guidance.
After completing your trademark search, you can refer to the USPTO’s trademark identification manual to find the most suitable classification for your trademark. Alternatively, you can schedule a consultation with one of our experienced trademark attorneys, who will guide you through the process and help ensure you select the appropriate classes to protect your mark.
A trademark search is typically the first step in the trademark application process. It’s conducted to verify that no similar trademarks are registered, which could interfere with the approval of your application. If the search reveals no conflicts, you can move forward with submitting your application to the USPTO.
Yes, it’s still important to conduct a search. Trademarks offer national intellectual property protection, meaning a trademark name might be available in your state but already registered at the federal level. All of our trademark search packages include a federal search of existing marks.