Preliminary brand name clearance
Shine a light all the way to the bottom of your name.
A preliminary clearance report across USPTO, EUIPO, UKIPO, WIPO and Brazil INPI, plus domains, handles and app stores. Within 24 hours.
What we look for
A name has layers. We check every one we can reach.
The exact match sits on top. Below it are near-matches, sound-alikes and translations. Deeper still are other countries and other classes. A quick search sees the surface. Lightfathom takes the light down through each layer and tells you what it found, and what it could not see.
- Exact
- Look-alike
- Sound-alike
- Translation
- Contained word
“Saltgrove”
- United States · USPTOClear
- European Union · EUIPOCaution
- United Kingdom · UKIPOClear
- International · WIPOClear
- Brazil · INPIConflict
Preliminary check, not legal advice. Read the full sample
Coverage
Five trademark registers in one pass.
We search the official registers for the markets founders most often launch in, in the classes that fit what you are building.
- USPTOUnited States Patent and Trademark Office
- EUIPOEuropean Union Intellectual Property Office
- UKIPOUK Intellectual Property Office
- WIPOWIPO Global Brand Database (international filings)
- INPIBrazil’s National Institute of Industrial Property
Domains
.com, .co, .ai and .io, plus the country domains you choose.
Social handles
The main social platforms, with a direct link to each profile so you can see what is there.
App stores
Apps with the same or a similar name on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
How it works
From a name to a clear picture in a day.
Tell us the name
Add a sentence about what you are building and where you plan to sell. That tells us which classes and markets matter.
We search every layer
Exact matches, near-matches, sound-alikes and translations across five registers, then domains, handles and app stores.
Your report arrives
Within 24 hours: a status for each register, plain-language notes on the closest marks, and three alternatives if the risk is high.
Share it with your lawyer
Every report ends with a one-page Counsel Summary, so a trademark lawyer can pick up where we leave off.
Inside every Name Report
Sourced, dated and written in plain English.
Each report is built to be useful to you today and to the lawyer you hand it to tomorrow.
- 01A status per register: Clear, Caution, Conflict or Couldn’t check
- 02The closest marks explained: owner, status, classes and why each one matters
- 03Domain, handle and app-store results
- 04Three pre-screened alternative names when the risk is high
- 05Method and limits, so you know exactly what was and wasn’t searched
- 06A one-page Counsel Summary for your lawyer
Pricing
Simple prices, in US dollars.
Paid plans are not open yet. Join the waitlist and we’ll write when they are.
Free Check
US$0
- Exact-match search on one register
- .com availability
- A quick first look, not a full report
Name Report
US$79 per name
- Five registers: exact, near-match, sound-alike, translation
- Domains, handles and app stores
- Delivered within 24 hours
- Counsel Summary for your lawyer
Name Watch
US$19 / month per name
- We keep checking new filings for marks close to your name
- A Watch note by email when something close appears
- Cancel any time
Agency Pack
US$590 for 10 reports
- Ten full Name Reports
- For agencies screening several candidates per client
- Same 24-hour delivery
Every plan is a preliminary check, not legal advice.
Our promises
What you can count on.
Within 24 hours
Your Name Report arrives within a day of ordering.
Refund if we miss
If your report arrives late, or we got something wrong, tell us within 7 days and we’ll refund you in full. No forms, no back-and-forth.
Your data, deleted
We delete the name and description you send us 30 days after we deliver your report.
Honest limits
If a source doesn’t respond, we mark it “Couldn’t check” rather than call it clear.
Free Check
Check a name free.
The Free Check opens soon. Leave the name and your email, and we’ll run it as soon as it does. We’ll only use your email to send that result and tell you when paid reports open.
A preliminary check, not legal advice.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is this legal advice?
No. Lightfathom is a search and research tool, not a law firm. A report shows what we found in public registers on the date of the search. It is not an opinion on whether you can register or use the name. Please have a trademark lawyer review it before you file or launch.
Will you tell me if I can register my name?
We don’t give opinions on registrability. We tell you what is out there, how close it is and why it might matter. A conflict doesn’t always mean you can’t use a name, and a clear result doesn’t mean you can. A trademark lawyer can tell you which applies to you.
Which registers do you search?
USPTO (United States), EUIPO (European Union), UKIPO (United Kingdom), the WIPO Global Brand Database (international filings) and INPI (Brazil). We also check .com, .co, .ai and .io domains plus country domains you choose, the main social handles, and the Apple App Store and Google Play.
What does “near-match” mean?
Marks that look, sound or mean something close to yours, even when the spelling differs. Think of a different spelling that sounds the same, a shared core word, or the same word in another language.
What happens if a register is down?
We mark it “Couldn’t check” and say so in the report. We never show a source we couldn’t reach as clear.
How fast is delivery?
Within 24 hours of ordering. If it’s late, you can ask for a full refund within 7 days.
What if the report is wrong?
Tell us within 7 days of delivery and we’ll refund you in full. No forms, no back-and-forth.
What do you do with my name idea?
We use it only to run your search. We never sell it. We share it only with the public search services we query to run your check, and we delete your inputs 30 days after delivery. See our privacy notice.
Do you file trademarks?
No. We find and explain; a lawyer advises and files. Every report includes a one-page Counsel Summary to make that hand-off easy.
Can I order now?
Not yet. Paid plans are coming soon. Join the waitlist and we’ll let you know when they open.