TRADEMARK CLEARANCE SEARCHES

A  comprehensive clearance search is the first step of registering your trademark. It is due diligence of  checking a variety of resources to ensure that your trademark does not conflict with other existing  trademarks.

Before filing a trademark application, the Colibri Firm searches for trademarks that may be confused with yours, when used with goods and/or services that are the same as or closely similar to those offered by you. This necessary step helps you avoid costly and time-consuming issues, such as:

• A refusal by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a likelihood of confusion with an already registered trademark for goods or services.
• An opposition filing preventing the registration of your trademark or a cancellation  proceeding against your trademark registration.
• A trademark infringement lawsuit filed against you by another trademark owner.

It is crucial that all federally registered and pending trademarks be checked with an experienced legal eye to prevent any conflicts before filing your federal trademark application. The Colibri Firm Clearance Search includes a comprehensive search of the entire USPTO trademark system of federally registered and pending trademarks done by an experienced and knowledgeable lawyer that can properly interpret the search results and advise you on filing your federal trademark registration.

Add-On Bespoke Services:

If it is determined that your proposed trademark is likely to result in a substantive refusal under either Section 2d or 2e of the Trademark Act, we also offer services to provide rebranding options. This recommendation will be based on the unique circumstances of your branding needs, business, and the market conditions. This is an additional bespoke service that can be tailored to your needs on an hourly rate. 

The service cost does not include common-law, Trademark Official Gazette (TMOG), U.S. state trademark and business registries, domain name registries, Madrid monitor, global brand database, EUIPO, TMview, or internet searches. Those are bespoke services that can be tailored to your needs on an hourly rate.