Why conduct a comprehensive trademark search

Ensure your desired mark is available before applying for trademark registration with a thorough search

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    • Protect yourself from lawsuits and hefty fines by ensuring you don’t unintentionally infringe on someone else’s trademark. A comprehensive search can help you avoid costly legal issues and safeguard your brand.

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    • Our search report reveals potentially conflicting trademarks at the state, federal, and international levels, giving you confidence in your mark before filing.

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    • Before investing your time and money into your business, check if anyone else has registered or filed a trademark similar to yours. This ensures you avoid potential conflicts and secure your brand’s future.
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A search helps avoid obvious duplications of pre-existing marks, ensuring your trademark is unique and reducing the risk of conflicts or rejections.

Why run a search?

If the USPTO rejects your application, the fees paid to both Trademark Republic and the USPTO are non-refundable. If your company is in its early stages, it's wiser to make any necessary name changes now rather than invest heavily in building a brand, only to find out later that you need to rebrand and lose all the goodwill you've developed.

Patent Application FAQs

A provisional patent application protects your rights to your invention for up to a year—giving you time to perfect it, and complete your application for a utility patent. It essentially holds your place in line with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office so no one else can get the rights to the invention by filing a patent before you.

There are generally three types of patents: utility patents, design patents, and plant patents. Utility patents protect new and useful processes, machines, or compositions of matter. Design patents protect unique visual qualities of a product, while plant patents are granted for new plant varieties that are asexually reproduced. Choosing the right patent type depends on the nature of your invention.

The patent application process can take anywhere from 1 to 3 years, or longer, depending on the complexity of the invention and the workload of the patent office. Utility patents tend to take longer due to their technical nature, while design patents may be granted more quickly. Expedited options may be available for an additional fee in certain cases.

A patent application typically includes a written description of the invention (known as the specification), claims that define the scope of the patent protection, drawings or diagrams if applicable, and an abstract. It also includes the inventor’s details, a declaration, and applicable fees. Each element must meet specific standards to ensure your application is complete and can be approved.

While you can file a patent application independently, hiring a patent attorney or agent is recommended, especially for utility patents, as they require precise legal and technical language. A professional can help draft your application to maximize protection and ensure compliance with patent office requirements, increasing the likelihood of approval.