Side-by-Side Comparison

GleanMark vs USPTO.gov

A modern trademark search built for how attorneys actually work

Owner profiles

GleanMark

Full portfolio view, filing patterns, activity timeline (no account)

USPTO.gov

No owner profiles — requires separate Assignment DB lookup

TTAB integration

GleanMark

Built-in search across 648K+ proceedings (free account)

USPTO.gov

Separate TTABVUE system — different site, different search

Firm & correspondent profiles

GleanMark

Attorney and law firm pages with filing history

USPTO.gov

Not available

Trademark detail pages

GleanMark

Inline documents, status timeline, similar marks, AI summaries

USPTO.gov

Basic government form — limited context

Phonetic matching

GleanMark

Sound-alike detection finds KOOL when searching COOL (free account)

USPTO.gov

Not available

Goods & services search

GleanMark

Dedicated search mode across all descriptions (no account)

USPTO.gov

Requires field codes and Boolean syntax

AI analysis

GleanMark

Clearance, confusion analysis, prosecution & TTAB summaries (free account)

USPTO.gov

Not available

Monitoring & alerts

GleanMark

19 alert types: status changes, similar filings, citations (paid plans)

USPTO.gov

No alerts — requires manual daily checks

Document access

GleanMark

Inline viewer with full prosecution history

USPTO.gov

Individual PDF downloads

Mobile experience

GleanMark

Fully responsive on any device

USPTO.gov

Desktop-optimized

Price

GleanMark

Free to search; paid plans available

USPTO.gov

Free

Official status

GleanMark

Third-party (uses USPTO data)

USPTO.gov

Official government source

What USPTO.gov Does Well

USPTO.gov is the authoritative source — GleanMark is built to complement it

Official, authoritative source of record for all US trademarks
Free and publicly funded — accessible to everyone
Comprehensive database (same data GleanMark uses)
Required for actual trademark filings and office actions

Where GleanMark Goes Further

Built on USPTO data, designed for modern trademark research

Owner & portfolio intelligence

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.

Integrated TTAB research

Search 648K+ 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 signup

Firm & correspondent profiles

Look up any trademark attorney or law firm and see their full filing history, client portfolio, and practice areas. USPTO has no professional profiles.

Rich trademark detail pages

Inline documents, prosecution timeline, similar marks tab, and AI-generated summaries. USPTO detail pages are basic government forms with limited context.

Phonetic matching

Find sound-alikes that text search misses (KOOL/COOL, NIKE/NYKE). Essential for clearance work.

Free with signup

Real-time monitoring

19 alert types for status changes, similar filings, citations, and TTAB proceedings. USPTO has no alert system at all.

Paid plan

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GleanMark a replacement for USPTO.gov?

No, 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.

Where does GleanMark get its data?

Directly from USPTO public databases, updated daily. GleanMark uses the same official data as the USPTO's Trademark Search and TSDR.

What's free without an account?

Text search across 13.9M records, owner portfolios, goods & services search, and full trademark detail pages including documents and status history.

What do I get with a free account?

Phonetic and similar mark search, TTAB proceeding search, AI analysis tools (clearance, confusion, prosecution and TTAB summaries), and 1 monitoring slot.

Can I file a trademark through GleanMark?

No. GleanMark is for research and monitoring. To file a trademark application, use USPTO.gov or work with a trademark attorney.

How current is GleanMark's data?

Updated daily from USPTO feeds. New filings, status changes, and ownership transfers appear within 24 hours of the USPTO publishing them.

Try it yourself

Search 13.9M USPTO trademarks — no account required.

No signup required to search
Same USPTO data
Updated daily

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