Search trademarks. Or file one.
Check your name against millions of trademarks. See if your brand is free to use, and make it legally yours.*
What's a trademark?
It's legal ownership of your brand name, logo, or slogan. Once it's registered, no one else can use that name on competing goods or services anywhere in the U.S. That gives you a real, lasting edge.
Why you need one
Without one, you don't really own your name. Your rights stay limited and hard to enforce. A competitor in another state could adopt the same name, or a bigger company could lock you out of new markets and block your expansion. With one, your name is protected nationwide, in all 50 states, and becomes a real asset you can scale, license, or sell.
Your name might be taken
The name you're using right now might already belong to someone else. If it does, you could face a cease and desist and have to rebrand everything you've built.
Know where you stand
Whether you're naming something new or you've run the same business for years, it pays to look first. Knowing where your name stands today saves you from an expensive surprise later.
It's easier than you think
You don't need to be a lawyer. Start in minutes with a free search that flags direct hits and obvious roadblocks. When you're ready to file, you choose how: do it yourself with our step-by-step software, or have a licensed attorney handle everything.
Where do you want to begin?
Search a name
See what's already out there. Our software scans the USPTO federal database for direct matches and similar names, before you spend a dime on legal fees.
Run a free search Attorney filingFile a trademark
Ready to move forward? An attorney picks up where the search left off, runs a full clearance search for hidden state and common-law conflicts, prepares the application, and handles whatever the USPTO sends back.
Start a filing*Filing a trademark application does not guarantee registration. The USPTO independently examines every application and may refuse it or require changes. FitToFile's free search covers U.S. federal records only. It does not cover state registrations, common-law (unregistered) rights, or other sources, and it is not legal advice. Our self-filing software is self-help, not legal advice. Using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship.