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USPTO Trademark Search — Search 13.9 Million Trademarks Free

Search every active and historical trademark in the USPTO database. Phonetic matching, similarity scoring, and daily updates — no signup required.

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How to Search for a Trademark

1

Enter a Name

Type your brand name, word, or phrase into the search box. You can also search by owner name, attorney name, or serial number.

2

Review Results

Results are ranked by relevance with similarity scores. Filter by status (Registered, Pending, Abandoned, Cancelled), Nice class, owner, or filing date to narrow your search.

3

Check Details

Click any result to view full details — current status, owner history, prosecution timeline, documents, and similar marks.

Tips for Better Search Results

  • Use phonetic matching to catch similar-sounding marks — GleanMark automatically finds "NIKEY" when you search "NIKE"
  • Filter by Nice class to focus on marks in your industry
  • Search by owner name to see a company's full trademark portfolio and ownership profile
  • Search goods & services descriptions to find marks covering similar products
  • Filter by status — Registered, Pending, Abandoned, or Cancelled — to focus your results
Knockout Search

One search catches every
type of conflict

GleanMark automatically runs phonetic, spelling, and keyword matching on every search — surfacing the same conflicts a USPTO examiner would flag. No extra steps, no separate modes.

Precision Filters

Drill down to exactly
what matters

Filter by status, Nice class, owner, match type, mark type, TTAB involvement, and date range. Go from 13.9 million records to exactly what you need in seconds.

Rich Results

Every result tells
the full story

Similarity score, TTAB involvement badge, ITU status, owner link, class pills, filing date, and a one-click “Monitor” action — all visible before you click into the detail page.

Five Search Modes

One tool for five
different workflows

Search by trademark name, owner, attorney or law firm, goods & services description, or TTAB proceeding. Each mode returns purpose-built results — owner portfolios with filing counts, firm practice stats, G&S overlap matches, and proceeding timelines.

What You Can Find

Every record in the USPTO trademark database is searchable — from active registrations to abandoned applications filed decades ago.

Status & Registration

  • Registered, Pending, Abandoned, or Cancelled status
  • Registration and filing dates
  • Section 8 & 15 maintenance

Ownership & History

  • Detailed owner profiles with full trademark portfolios
  • Assignment and transfer records
  • Attorney and law firm profiles for prosecution specialists

Classification & Goods

  • Nice Classification classes
  • Searchable goods & services descriptions
  • Design search codes

Similar Marks

  • Phonetic similarity matches
  • Similarity confidence scores
  • Visual and spelling variants

Prosecution History

  • Office actions and responses
  • Examiner decisions and timelines
  • USPTO event chronology

TTAB Proceedings

  • Opposition and cancellation cases
  • Proceeding status and parties
  • AI-generated case summaries

Why GleanMark's Search Is Different

Most trademark search tools show you exact matches and stop there. GleanMark goes further — finding the marks that sound alike, look alike, and could create real conflicts.

Phonetic & Similarity Matching

GleanMark doesn't just match exact text. It uses phonetic algorithms and trigram similarity to surface marks that sound like yours — the same marks a USPTO examiner would flag in a Section 2(d) refusal. Search "BLEU DYMOND" and find "BLUE DIAMOND."

13.9 Million Records, Updated Daily

Every trademark filed with the USPTO since 1870 is in our database — 13.9 million records and growing. New filings, status changes, and prosecution events are synced daily from the USPTO's bulk data feeds, so you're always working with current data.

Free, No Signup Required

Search as many trademarks as you want, as often as you want, without creating an account. The search is always free. Advanced features like monitoring alerts, AI confusion analysis, and office action drafting are available with a paid plan.

Search by Owner, Attorney, or Goods & Services

Go beyond mark names. Search by owner name to see a company's full trademark portfolio with detailed ownership profiles. Search goods & services descriptions to find marks covering similar products. Look up law firms and attorneys specializing in trademark prosecution or litigation — with portfolio stats and client lists.

Sub-Second Results

Our search is built on optimized PostgreSQL indexes with pre-computed similarity scores. Most queries return in under 250 milliseconds — 10 to 50 times faster than the USPTO's own search tool.

Trademark Search by Class

The Nice Classification system divides all goods and services into 45 classes. Trademarks are protected within their registered classes — two identical marks can coexist if they cover different goods or services. Browse trademarks by class to understand what's already registered in your industry.

Start Searching — It's Free

Search the entire USPTO trademark database with no limits and no account required. Create a free account to monitor trademarks and get alerts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I search for a trademark for free?

Enter a brand name, word, or phrase in the search box above and press Search. GleanMark searches the entire USPTO trademark database — 13.9 million records — at no cost. You can search by mark name, owner name, goods & services description, attorney, law firm, or serial number. No account is required to search.

Is there a free trademark search engine?

Yes. GleanMark provides a free, unlimited trademark search engine that covers every active and historical trademark in the USPTO database. Unlike the old USPTO TESS system, GleanMark offers phonetic matching, similarity scoring, and instant filtering — all without a login.

How do I check if a trademark is already taken?

Search for your desired name using the search box above. Review the results for exact and similar matches. Click any result to see its current status — a "Registered" status means the mark is actively claimed, while "Pending" means an application is in progress. Pay attention to the Nice Classification classes and goods/services descriptions, since trademarks are only protected within their registered categories.

What replaced USPTO TESS?

The USPTO retired TESS (Trademark Electronic Search System) on November 30, 2023 and replaced it with USPTO Trademark Search at tmsearch.uspto.gov. GleanMark offers a more powerful alternative with the same complete dataset, plus phonetic matching, similarity scoring, daily updates, and instant results.

How do I search the USPTO trademark database?

You can search the USPTO trademark database directly through GleanMark. Enter a trademark name, owner, or serial number in the search box. GleanMark queries the same official USPTO data (updated daily) and returns results in seconds with detailed status information, filing history, and related marks.

What is a trademark class?

Trademark classes (officially called Nice Classification classes) are 45 categories that organize all goods and services. Classes 1–34 cover goods (like electronics, clothing, and food), and Classes 35–45 cover services (like advertising, financial services, and legal services). When you register a trademark, you must specify which classes apply to your goods or services. Two identical names can coexist if they are in different classes.

How long does a trademark search take?

On GleanMark, a trademark search returns results in under one second. The initial search shows matching marks ranked by relevance with similarity scores. Reviewing results thoroughly — checking similar marks, examining goods/services overlap, and reading prosecution histories — typically takes 15 to 30 minutes depending on how common the name is.

Do I need a lawyer to search for a trademark?

No. Anyone can search for trademarks for free using GleanMark or the USPTO's own tools. However, a trademark attorney can provide a professional clearance opinion, interpret complex search results, advise on likelihood-of-confusion issues, and handle the registration process. For simple name checks, a self-service search is a good starting point.

What's the difference between a trademark search and a clearance search?

A trademark search is a quick lookup to find existing marks that match a name. A clearance search is a more comprehensive legal analysis that evaluates the risk of using or registering a name — it includes reviewing similar marks, analyzing goods/services overlap, checking common-law uses, and assessing likelihood of confusion under the DuPont factors. GleanMark supports both with its similarity scoring and AI-powered confusion analysis.

Can I search for international trademarks?

GleanMark's database focuses on U.S. trademarks filed with the USPTO, which includes Madrid Protocol international registrations that designate the United States. For trademarks registered in other countries, you would need to search that country's trademark office or use WIPO's Global Brand Database.