Trademark Risk Checker

Before investing in branding, marketing materials, and domain purchases, smart founders check their brand name for potential trademark conflicts. Our free trademark risk checker provides a preliminary assessment to identify obvious legal red flags before you commit to a name.

Trademark conflicts can be devastating. Receiving a cease-and-desist letter after you've built your brand means rebranding costs, lost marketing investment, and potential legal fees. The earlier you identify potential issues, the less expensive they are to address. Our tool helps you spot common problems before they become costly mistakes.

Our analysis evaluates multiple risk factors: generic or descriptive terms that may not be protectable, similarity to famous marks that could trigger infringement claims, common naming patterns that reduce distinctiveness, and industry-specific concerns. Each factor contributes to an overall risk score with clear explanations.

This tool is not a substitute for professional legal advice. A comprehensive trademark search requires reviewing USPTO databases, state registrations, common law usage, and international marks. However, our preliminary check helps you eliminate obviously problematic names before investing in attorney fees—saving both time and money.

For names that pass our initial screening, we recommend proceeding with a professional trademark attorney for full clearance before registration. Think of our tool as the first filter in a multi-step trademark strategy that protects your brand investment.