It's highly recommended to search a federal trademark prior to filing a trademark application with the USPTO. This search is usually conducted by a trademark attorney that is familiar with what would be considered a likelihood of confusion.  They will provide you with a detailed report that analyzes the potential for your trademark to actually become a registration as well as defining why not.

These companies do charge you and their fees can range quite a bit.  Yet, many people feel that knowing that their trademark is actually likely to register is worth this additional cost. In fact, Attorney Evans offers this service and the Firm has saved several clients thousands of dollars by preventing them from attempting to use a mark that already exist.

Although paying for this type of a search should be something you consider, take the time beforehand to do the free searches yourself.  This can help to clear the way for any easily found problems so that when you do pay for a search, it is going to be one that comes back with the best possible results.

Contact The Law Firm of Andrea Hence Evans, LLC to schedule a consultation to review your patent, trademark and copyright options.