A product name deserves the same care as the invention behind it. The trademark instant check below reviews the wording of a name and suggests the Nice classes your goods or services fall into. It runs in your browser, instantly.
Check a trademark
Enter the mark and a description of what you sell, or choose the classes yourself.
How to read the result
- Lower risk means the wording itself raised no obvious concerns. A full search is still needed to find earlier similar marks.
- Some risk means one feature of the wording may attract an objection, for example a word that describes the goods.
- Higher risk means several features could make registration or enforcement harder. It is often worth adjusting the mark before filing.
Three ways forward
After every check you can ask for a comprehensive trademark search by our attorneys, request a discounted filing quote for the mark, or ask us to challenge a registration that conflicts with your brand. Each option opens an email with your mark, classes and description already filled in.
Why classes matter
Trademarks are registered for particular goods and services, grouped into 45 classes under the Nice Classification. Choosing the right classes is one of the most important decisions in a filing: too few leave gaps, too many add cost without benefit. The check suggests classes as a starting point; we confirm them with you before filing.
Names for inventions
If you are protecting a new technology, think about the brand early. A name chosen before launch can be searched and filed alongside the patent application, so that both rights are in place when the product reaches the market.
Questions we are often asked
Does the instant check search the official register?
No. It reviews the wording of your mark and suggests classes from your description. Only a comprehensive search of registered and pending marks shows whether an identical or similar mark already exists.
What is a comprehensive trademark search?
Our attorneys search for identical and similar marks in the relevant classes, consider how the marks look and sound, and give you a written opinion on the risk of objection or conflict.
How does the discounted filing quote work?
If you decide to file after using the check, ask for a filing quote through the link in the results. We send a discounted quotation for filing the mark in the classes you need.
What if someone has already registered a similar mark?
Depending on the situation, it may be possible to oppose a pending application or seek cancellation of a registration. Use the challenge option in the results and we will assess your position.