Lesson 2 of 7
Search for conflicts
A conflict is not just the same name — it is any name that looks, sounds or means something similar, used for related goods or services.
Where to look
- USPTO trademark search: tmsearch.uspto.gov. Search your name, spelling variations, and sound-alikes.
- Your state's business registry for businesses using the name.
- A plain web search and the major app stores.
- Social media handles and domains with your name.
Write down anything close that you find, then ask your coach how to read it. If you find a close match in a related field, that is the moment to talk with a trademark attorney.