Reading Search Results
When you search in GleanMark, each result card shows key trademark information at a glance. This guide explains what each element means and how to use it.
What Each Result Shows
Mark Name & Type
The trademark name appears in bold, followed by a badge indicating the mark type:
- Word — standard character mark (text only)
- Combined — text + design elements
- Stylized — specific font or lettering style
- Design — logo or design mark
- Nonvisual — sound, scent, or other non-visual marks
Status Badge
Color-coded badges show the current registration status:
- Green (Registered) — active registration on the Principal or Supplemental Register
- Cyan (Pending) — application is under review
- Red (Dead) — abandoned, cancelled, or expired
- Live/Dead indicator — quick visual for whether the mark is active
Owner
The owner name is a clickable link. Click it to view the owner's full profile — all their trademarks, filing trends, and TTAB history.
Numbers
- Serial Number — the USPTO application number (always present)
- Registration Number — only shown for registered marks
Nice Classes
International classification numbers (1-45) indicating what goods or services the mark covers. Hover for class descriptions.
Goods & Services
A description of the specific goods or services covered. Search terms are highlighted within the text.
Dates
- Filing Date — when the application was filed
- Registration Date — when the mark was registered (if applicable)
Additional Elements
- Trademark image — specimen or drawing (when available)
- Checkbox — select marks for side-by-side comparison (up to 5)
- Discussion count — comment/collaboration indicators (for authenticated users)
Clicking a Result
Click any result to open the full Trademark Detail Page, which includes:
- Complete prosecution history with event timeline
- USPTO documents (office actions, specimens, amendments)
- Assignment history
- TTAB proceedings
- Similar marks analysis
- Examiner information
- Notes and team comments
Using Filters
The filter sidebar narrows results in real time:
- Match Type — exact vs. sounds-like matches
- Status — registered, pending, cancelled, abandoned
- Mark Type — word, combined, stylized, design
- Nice Classes — filter to specific product/service categories
- Owners — narrow to specific entities within results
- TTAB — marks with active, past, or no TTAB proceedings
- Date ranges — filing, registration, and last activity
Facet counts update as you apply filters — you can see exactly how many results match each criterion.
Tips
- Click the owner name to quickly see if a company has a large portfolio in your class
- Use the checkbox to select 2 marks and run a confusion analysis directly from search results
- Sort by "Last Activity" to find marks with recent prosecution events
- Filter to "Pending" status to find applications still under review — these are potential future conflicts
Related Features
- Power Search — How to search
- Comparing Trademarks — Side-by-side analysis
- TESS Search — Field code search for precise queries
Need Help?
Click the chat icon in the bottom right or email support@gleanmark.com.