The free trademark search service includes a risk assessment to alert you to potential identical or nearly indentical trademarks that would immediately disqualify a trademark from registering.
When you pay for a trademark application service, it includes a trademark search performed by an attorney utilizing advanced commercial trademark search software as part of the price. This search is far more detailed and expansive in comparison to the free trademark search.
Regardless of the package you choose, we will search for your first choice, and should it not be available or presents a high risk of refusal, we will search a second choice for no additional cost. In the rare event that you need more than two searches, additional searches are available for $99 each. If there are problematic search results returned during the search process, your attorney will attempt to present some ideas that can help reduce the risks of receiving a refusal.
Finally, common law searches are available as an add on during the checkout process for $175. Common law searches are an important, but frequently overlooked precaution. Take a look at our
Why a common law trademark search is important article.