Is this trademark search free?

Yes — free US trademark checks with no signup. It is a preliminary search of the USPTO register.

How much does it cost to register a US trademark?

USPTO government filing fees typically run about $250 to $350 per class of goods or services, plus optional attorney fees. The search is free.

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Q: Does this trademark search cover other countries?

No. This tool searches United States trademarks only (the USPTO register). Every country runs its own separate trademark system and requires its own filing.

Q: Does a clear result mean I can register the trademark?

It is a strong signal, not a guarantee. Conflicts depend on similar names within the same class of goods or services. For legal clearance, consult a US trademark attorney.

Q: What if my brand name is already taken?

Consider a variation or a different name. A distinctive, available name protects your brand and avoids costly disputes later.

A name that's already trademarked can force a costly rebrand — or legal trouble — long after you launch. Search the U.S. trademark register (USPTO) first. Free, in seconds.

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What is a trademark — and is it the same as my LLC?

A trademark is legal protection for your brand name, logo or slogan. It gives you the exclusive right to use that name for your kind of product or service — and lets you stop competitors from using a confusingly similar name. In the United States, trademarks are granted by the federal government (the USPTO) and apply across all 50 states.

A trademark is not the same as an LLC or a domain. Forming an LLC registers your company with one state so you can legally operate and open a bank account. A domain is simply your website address. A trademark is the only one of the three that actually protects your brand name from being copied — and all three are filed separately.

When you search above, we check the U.S. trademark register for identical or confusingly similar marks that are already registered or pending. Trademark rights are tied to a class of goods or services, so treat it as a fast first check — for legal clearance, confirm with a US trademark attorney.

This free search covers U.S. trademarks only — other countries have their own separate systems.

Clear the confusion

Trademark vs. LLC vs. Domain

Three different things — most founders need all three.

Trademark

Protects your brand name nationwide in the US. Granted by the USPTO. Stops others from using a confusingly similar name in your industry.

LLC (your company)

Your legal business, registered with one US state (e.g. New Mexico). Lets you operate & open a bank account. Does not protect your brand name.

Domain

Your website address (yourbrand.com), registered with a registrar on a first-come basis. It's not legal brand protection.

From name to protected brand

Your 3-step launch path

A clear name is step one — here's the rest.

Search the US register

Confirm no conflicting US trademark already exists for your name (you're here).

Secure domain & handles

Grab the matching .com and social usernames so your brand is consistent everywhere.

Form your US LLC + EIN

Make it a real company — ready for Stripe, PayPal and a US bank account.

FAQ

Trademark search FAQ

No. An LLC is a legal company registered with one US state so you can operate and open a bank account. A trademark is federal protection (USPTO) for your brand name across all 50 states. They're separate — forming an LLC does not give you a trademark.

No — this tool searches United States trademarks only (the USPTO register). Every country runs its own separate trademark system and requires its own filing.

Yes — free US trademark checks with no signup. It's a preliminary search of the USPTO register.

It's a strong signal, not a guarantee. Conflicts depend on similar names within the same class of goods or services. For legal clearance, consult a US trademark attorney.

Consider a variation, or check a different name. A distinctive, available name protects your brand and avoids costly disputes later.

USPTO government filing fees typically run about $250–$350 per class of goods or services, plus optional attorney fees. The search itself is free.

No. You can form an LLC and operate without a registered trademark — but a trademark gives you exclusive nationwide rights to your brand name and protects it as you grow.

Distinctive or invented names are easiest to protect. Generic or purely descriptive names are difficult or impossible to register.