A modern trademark search built for how attorneys actually work
| Feature | GM GleanMark | USPTO.gov |
|---|---|---|
| Owner profiles | IncludedFull portfolio view, filing patterns, activity timeline (no account) | No owner profiles — requires separate Assignment DB lookup |
| TTAB integration | IncludedBuilt-in search across 650K+ proceedings (free account) | Separate TTABVUE system — different site, different search |
| Firm & correspondent profiles | IncludedAttorney and law firm pages with filing history | Not available |
| Trademark detail pages | IncludedInline documents, status timeline, similar marks, AI summaries | Basic government form — limited context |
| Phonetic matching | IncludedSound-alike detection finds KOOL when searching COOL (free account) | Not available |
| Goods & services search | IncludedDedicated search mode across all descriptions (no account) | Requires field codes and Boolean syntax |
| AI analysis | IncludedClearance, confusion analysis, prosecution & TTAB summaries (free account) | AI image search only — no clearance, confusion, or summary AI |
| Monitoring & alerts | Included35 alert types: status, deadlines, TTAB, ownership, and similar-mark monitoring (paid plans) | No alerts — requires manual daily checks |
| Document access | IncludedInline viewer with full prosecution history | Individual PDF downloads |
| Mobile experience | IncludedFully responsive on any device | Desktop-optimized |
| Examiner-style search (TESS replacement) | Included21 field codes, Form + Query modes, phonetic expansion, wildcards, coordinated classes, set operations, save/load sessions, PDF export | TESS retired Nov 2023 — replaced by Trademark Search with fewer advanced features |
| Office action research | IncludedSearchable OA database by refusal type, examiner, class, or outcome. Side-by-side OA + response viewer | TSDR shows individual docs — no searchable OA database |
| OA response drafting | IncludedAI-drafted responses with cited mark research, precedent-ranked strategies, and attorney-ready arguments | Not available |
| Knockout search | IncludedExaminer-style clearance: phonetic, visual, component, coordinated class, foreign translation, design code | Manual research across multiple tools |
| Goods & services conflict scoring | IncludedEnter your Nice classes and goods/services description and every conflict is scored for commercial overlap — the relatedness question §2(d) actually turns on | Name matching only — no goods or class input, no overlap score |
| AI copilot (Markus) | IncludedConversational AI for trademark research — search, analyze, and compare marks through natural language | Not available |
| Clearance reports | IncludedAutomated clearance reports with DuPont analysis and risk scoring | Not available |
| Similarity analysis | IncludedSimilar Marks tab (phonetic/visual/class scoring), Compare page (up to 5 marks) | Manual comparison only |
| Price | NoteFree to search; paid plans available | Free |
| Official status | NoteThird-party (uses USPTO data) | Official government source |
USPTO.gov is the authoritative source — GleanMark is built to complement it
Built on USPTO data, designed for modern trademark research
See any company's full trademark portfolio, filing patterns, and activity timeline. USPTO has no owner profiles — you'd need to search each mark individually.
Search 650K+ TTAB proceedings, view opposing counsel history, and get AI case summaries — all without leaving the platform. USPTO uses a completely separate TTABVUE system.
Free with signupLook up any trademark attorney or law firm and see their full filing history, client portfolio, and practice areas. USPTO has no professional profiles.
Inline documents, prosecution timeline, similar marks tab, and AI-generated summaries. USPTO detail pages are basic government forms with limited context.
Find sound-alikes that text search misses (KOOL/COOL, NIKE/NYKE). Essential for clearance work.
Free with signup35 alert types for status changes, deadlines, similar filings, citations, ownership updates, and TTAB proceedings. USPTO has no alert system at all.
Paid planUSPTO retired TESS in Nov 2023. GleanMark built a full replacement with 21 field codes, Form + Query modes, phonetic expansion, wildcards, coordinated classes (710 from USPTO), set operations, and save/load sessions.
Free with signupSearch recent USPTO office actions by refusal type, examiner, class, or outcome. Find precedent cases with similar refusals and view OA + response documents side by side. USPTO has no searchable OA database.
Free with signupNo, it's a complement. You still file at USPTO.gov. GleanMark makes research faster by providing a modern interface, phonetic matching, owner portfolios, and TTAB integration in one place.
Directly from USPTO public databases, updated daily. GleanMark uses the same official data as the USPTO's Trademark Search and TSDR.
Text search across 14M records, owner portfolios, goods & services search, and full trademark detail pages including documents and status history.
Phonetic and similar mark search, TTAB proceeding search, AI analysis tools (clearance, confusion, prosecution and TTAB summaries), and 1 monitoring slot.
Yes. After USPTO retired TESS in November 2023, GleanMark built a full examiner-style search with 21 field codes, Form and Query modes, phonetic expansion, wildcards, coordinated classes (710 from USPTO), set operations, save/load sessions, and PDF export. It replicates the advanced search capabilities attorneys relied on in TESS.
Yes. GleanMark has a searchable office action database where you can find OA cases by refusal type, examiner, Nice class, or outcome. You can view OA and response documents side by side and find precedent cases with similar refusals — something not available on USPTO.gov.
No. GleanMark is for research and monitoring. To file a trademark application, use USPTO.gov or work with a trademark attorney.
Updated daily from USPTO feeds. New filings, status changes, and ownership transfers appear within 24 hours of the USPTO publishing them.
Search 14M USPTO trademarks — no account required.
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