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Screen any brand name against 2M+ live USPTO records.
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Everything you need for trademark clearance
Conflict Detection
Instantly search across 2M+ live and dead USPTO trademarks. Identify exact matches, phonetic similarities, and related marks by NICE class.
Deterministic Similarity Index
Our 0 to 100 algorithm weighs exact mark hits, live mark density, and registration history. Transparent, reproducible, zero AI guesswork.
Preliminary Trademark Reports
PHASE 2 · PAIDA downloadable Preliminary Trademark Report launching as a paid feature in our next phase, powered by a proprietary AI system developed by Imperium IP. It is a precursor to a full clearance opinion, not a substitute for one. Every report is meant to be handed off to a licensed U.S. trademark attorney for legal review. The report compiles real USPTO data, real case-law citations, and real common-law signals so your attorney can move faster.
See the full roadmap →Owner Intelligence
Look up every trademark filed by a company or individual. Understand the full scope of a competitor's IP portfolio in one view.
Mark Monitoring
Watch marks and receive alerts when their status changes. Stay ahead of filings that may conflict with your own brand portfolio.
Saved Workspaces
Save searches and reports to your workspace for continuous research. Resume where you left off without rebuilding context from scratch.
Three steps to trademark clarity
Search Your Mark
Enter the brand name, phrase, or owner. Filter by industry and search mode: name, keyword, owner, or serial number.
Review Similarity Index
Receive an instant 0 to 100 Similarity Index with tier classification, from LOW to EXTREMELY HIGH, calculated against real USPTO data.
Brief Your Attorney
Review the on-screen match data and conflict surface, then take it to counsel. The downloadable Preliminary Trademark Report is a paid feature launching in Phase 2; it is a precursor to a full clearance opinion, not a substitute.
Transparent, deterministic risk assessment
No black boxes. Every score is calculated from the same reproducible algorithm, so you know exactly why a mark scores the way it does.
Minimal conflicts found. Mark may be viable for registration. Independent clearance still advised.
Some conflicting marks present. Counsel review recommended before filing.
Significant conflicts detected. Strong likelihood of opposition or refusal without mark differentiation.
Exact or near-exact live marks found. Immediate counsel review strongly advised before any use or filing.
Common questions about trademark clearance
How does Imperium IP score trademark conflict risk?
The Similarity Index is a deterministic 0 to 100 number computed from live USPTO data. Exact mark hits on live registrations add 35 points, similar live marks add up to 45 points, and dead marks contribute up to 10 points. Tiers: LOW under 25, MEDIUM 25 to 49, HIGH 50 to 74, EXTREMELY HIGH 75 and above. The algorithm is transparent and reproducible, so you always know why a mark indexed the way it did.
Is the trademark search free?
Yes. USPTO search, the Similarity Index, and the conflict surface are free. Premium adds the downloadable Preliminary Trademark Report (a precursor to a full clearance opinion), mark monitoring with email alerts, and saved workspaces.
Does an Imperium IP report replace an attorney clearance opinion?
No. Imperium IP is decision-support only. Every output is a first-pass triage, not a clearance opinion. A licensed U.S. trademark attorney should evaluate before you file, invest, or adopt a mark. Clients have been sued over marks that passed automated knockout searches.
Where does the trademark data come from?
Imperium IP pulls from the USPTO Trademark Status and Document Retrieval (TSDR) API and the USPTO Trademark Search (TMSEARCH) Elasticsearch index. Data is verified and time-stamped. USPTO records update continuously, so reports reflect data available at the time of search.
What does Live versus Dead mean for a trademark?
A live trademark is currently registered or pending and can be enforced by its owner. A dead trademark has been abandoned, cancelled, or expired and no longer carries USPTO protection, although common law rights may still exist. Imperium IP weights live marks more heavily in the Similarity Index.
How much does it cost to register a U.S. trademark?
USPTO filing fees run approximately $250 to $350 per class of goods or services. Attorney fees vary widely. Imperium IP does not file trademarks. A registered trademark attorney should handle filing and the clearance opinion.
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