How accurate is the AI matching?

LogoVerify checks a design in two steps. First it compares the drawing itself with 3.5M USPTO logo images, so it finds look-alikes that share no words with yours, which a keyword search cannot do. Then an AI vision model looks at each close logo next to yours and says whether it looks close, has some overlap or looks different, and why, in one line. The name is checked separately against 14M+ USPTO records, including close spellings and sound-alikes. It is a fast first screen, not a legal clearance: it covers USPTO records only, and a trademark attorney should review anything you are about to file or defend.

How do I check if my logo or design is trademarked in the USPTO?

Drop your logo or design on the LogoVerify home page. The free preview compares it with 3.5M USPTO logo images in seconds, with no signup and no card, and tells you how many look similar to yours. For the full check, sign in with Google and unlock it ($8.99 one-time, 5 more checks included): the verdict, each similar logo side by side with the AI's reason, the name on your design checked against 14M+ USPTO records, and what to expect if you file. It catches the visual look-alikes a USPTO keyword search misses.

What do I get back from a search?

A LogoVerify check returns a plain-English verdict (Likely conflict, Possible conflict, No close matches found, or Depends on what you sell when the answer changes with your goods) and everything behind it: each similar USPTO logo side by side with yours with the AI's one-line review, the marks that could block your name and what goods they cover, who owns each one and how often they have tried to block other brands, the mark a USPTO examiner would most likely cite if you file, clear alternative names checked with your logo, and a PDF report. The free preview shows how many USPTO logos look like yours; the full check is $8.99 one-time, with 5 more checks included.

What file formats are supported?

We accept PNG, JPEG, and WebP files up to 5MB in size. For best results, use high-resolution images with clean backgrounds. Our interactive crop tool helps you focus on the key design elements that matter most for trademark comparison, excluding text or supporting graphics.

Can I search by trademark class?

Yes! You can filter results by Nice Classification (classes 1-45) to focus on trademarks in your specific industry. This helps narrow results to the most relevant potential conflicts. For example, a fashion brand would focus on Class 25 (clothing) rather than reviewing trademarks in unrelated industries.

What do the risk levels mean?

Every LogoVerify check ends in one of four plain-English verdicts. Likely conflict: a live USPTO mark is close to your name or design, for goods like yours; change it before you spend more, or ask an attorney. Possible conflict: something is close but weaker, for related rather than the same goods, or only partly similar; read the reasons, then decide. Depends on what you sell: the answer changes with your goods; pick what you sell and the check settles on one verdict. No close matches found: nothing close turned up in USPTO records for your name or your design. These are screening signals, not legal determinations of infringement.

What should I do if my design has a high similarity score?

If LogoVerify flags your design as "High risk", we strongly recommend redesigning the matching elements before launch — the visual similarity to a registered trademark is strong enough that platform takedowns or cease-and-desist letters are real possibilities. "Medium risk" means review the conflicting mark carefully and consider modifications to key design elements to create clear differentiation. "Low risk" indicates minor similarities worth noting — usually safe to proceed, but always prioritize originality to protect your brand long-term.

What should I do if I find a trademark conflict?

If you discover a conflict, don't panic—you have options. For high similarity matches, redesign key elements before launch to create sufficient differentiation. Review the conflicting trademark's Nice Classification to see if you're actually in competing industries. Consider consulting an IP attorney for a professional opinion, especially for high-value products. Most importantly, address conflicts before printing inventory or listing products to avoid costly rebranding later.

How is LogoVerify different from USPTO TESS?

USPTO TESS is keyword-based—you search by term, serial number, or design code. If you don't know the exact term, you won't find conflicts. LogoVerify is image-based: upload your design and AI instantly finds visually similar registered trademarks. This catches shape and pattern conflicts hidden from keyword searches, which is critical for t-shirt designs, logos, and product graphics.

Does LogoVerify check the name as well as the logo?

Yes — one LogoVerify check runs both channels: your brand name against 14M+ USPTO records and your logo against 3.5M indexed logo images, then weighs every match by the goods you sell. You can start with only a name or only a logo and add the other later at no cost. The result is one plain-English verdict — Likely, Possible or Clear — with the closest matches explained.

What does the 'If you file' section show?

'If you file' is the part of a LogoVerify result written for someone about to submit their own USPTO application. It names the registered mark an examiner would most likely cite against your name, and shows which owners have objected to names like yours — counts of opposition filings from public TTAB records, never outcomes. It is general information to weigh before paying the application fee, not legal advice.

How often is the USPTO trademark database updated?

We refresh our copy of the USPTO trademark database periodically so you're searching against current registrations rather than a stale snapshot. The USPTO updates its own records continuously with new applications, registrations, and status changes; we ingest those updates on a recurring cadence. For high-stakes filings, you can also check the USPTO TSDR directly to confirm the very latest status of a specific mark.

How many USPTO marks does LogoVerify check?

LogoVerify holds 14M+ USPTO trademark records and has 3.5M logo images indexed (as of September 2026). A name check runs against those records and a logo check against the indexed images; the search covers live marks — registered and pending — so a dead mark is never treated as a live conflict. Coverage is the USPTO only for now.

Is LogoVerify good for indie founders launching a SaaS or product?

Yes. Run a quick visual check before committing to a domain, an LLC, or hiring a designer. Most founders catch at least one conflict per brand validation session. Start with the free preview (no signup, no card); one-time credit packs (5 for $8.99 or 15 for $14.99) add more with no subscription — and Pro is $19.99/month for 200 checks a month, less than the cost of 5 minutes of a trademark attorney's time, cancel anytime.

Can freelance designers and agencies use LogoVerify for client work?

Yes — designers are one of LogoVerify's primary user types. Run a clearance check before delivering logo work to clients. This protects your reputation and shields your client from post-delivery surprises. The Pro plan ($19.99/month, cancel anytime) gives 200 checks a month across all your client projects, plus search history and on-demand re-checks of past brands to keep records for each engagement.

Can LogoVerify prevent Amazon or Etsy IP takedowns?

LogoVerify helps you identify potential trademark conflicts before listing products. While we can't guarantee platform decisions, catching conflicts early significantly reduces takedown risk. Many platform complaints stem from registered trademarks, and our tool scans the entire USPTO database to help you avoid these issues before they happen.

Can I check t-shirt designs for Merch by Amazon?

Yes. Upload any design—t-shirt graphics, logos, slogans, illustrations—and LogoVerify scans for USPTO trademark conflicts. This is essential for Merch by Amazon, Redbubble, Printful, Printify, and other print-on-demand platforms where one trademark strike can get your account banned. Check every design before uploading to protect your seller account.

Can I check multiple designs at once?

Currently, you can upload and check designs one at a time to ensure accurate results for each. For sellers with multiple SKUs or product lines who need bulk trademark checking, we're developing a batch upload feature—join our waitlist to get early access. In the meantime, our 5-second search speed makes it fast to check multiple designs individually.

Can I sell fan art on Etsy or Merch if I drew it myself?

Usually no — drawing it yourself doesn't make it safe to sell. Trademark law protects the character or brand itself, not any particular picture of it, so a hand-drawn Pikachu or Mickey infringes just like a copied image. Disney, Nintendo, sports leagues, and other rights holders actively report fan merch, and platforms remove it — 'I drew it from scratch' is not a defense that survives an IP report. Before you list, check whether your design resembles a registered mark: LogoVerify compares your artwork visually against 14M+ USPTO records for free. (This is general information, not legal advice.)

Is the '20% change' rule real?

No. There is no percentage in U.S. trademark or copyright law — not 20%, not 30%, not any number. The legal test for trademark infringement is likelihood of confusion: could buyers think your design comes from, or is connected to, the brand? If the mark is still recognizable, changing colors, flipping it, or redrawing parts changes nothing. The myth survives because sellers repeat it to each other — platforms and courts don't use it. The reliable pre-listing test is the same one enforcement uses: compare your design visually against registered marks, which is what LogoVerify's free check does. (General information, not legal advice.)

Why was my listing removed for IP — and what should I do now?

It means a rights holder (or the platform's automated detection) matched your listing to a registered trademark or copyrighted work and filed a report. First: don't relist the same design unchanged — repeat strikes escalate from listing removal to account suspension. Read the notice to find which registration was cited, then decide: remove or redesign the listing, or dispute it if you genuinely believe it's a mistake (Etsy and Amazon each have an appeal path in the notice). Then check the rest of your shop for the same conflict before the brand's next sweep does — LogoVerify can re-check your other designs against the cited mark's register entry in seconds. (General information, not legal advice.)

Do I need to check the words AND the image in my design?

Yes — they're two separate risks, and clearing one says nothing about the other. Word marks protect phrases and names ('Just Do It'), while design marks protect the visual element (the swoosh). A phrase checker can pass your text while your graphic still matches a registered design mark — and a clean graphic doesn't clear a trademarked slogan in your title or artwork. Most takedown-triggering conflicts on POD platforms are visual, which is the side text-only tools can't see: LogoVerify reads your design's image and any text in it against 14M+ USPTO records in one check. (General information, not legal advice.)

Is this legal advice?

No, LogoVerify is a screening tool to help you research potential conflicts, not a substitute for legal counsel. Think of us as your first line of defense—we provide data-driven insights so you can make informed decisions before launch. For trademark applications, infringement disputes, or complex legal questions, always consult a qualified IP attorney.

Does this cover international trademarks?

We currently cover the USPTO: 14M+ trademark records, with 3.5M logo images indexed. Since the US is the largest e-commerce market and most Amazon/Etsy sellers operate here, USPTO coverage protects your primary revenue stream. International coverage for EU, UK, and Canada is coming soon. If you're launching globally, use our tool for US clearance first, then check regional offices for other jurisdictions.

How is my upload data handled?

Uploads are encrypted in transit (TLS) and stored encrypted at rest. We use your design only to power the search you requested. Search history is retained for 30 days so you can revisit results, then deleted automatically. You can also delete any upload manually from your dashboard at any time. We don't share or sell your designs.

What is a trademark opposition, and how does LogoVerify use TTAB records?

A trademark opposition is a proceeding at the USPTO's Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) in which the owner of an existing mark asks the Board to refuse a published application, normally within 30 days of publication. LogoVerify reads the public TTAB filing records to show how many applications each owner has opposed — a count of filings, never a characterisation of who was right or how a case ended. Use it to gauge how actively an owner defends a name; it is general information, not legal advice.

Is LogoVerify free? Do I need an account?

The preview is free, with no account and no card: drop a design on the home page and see how many USPTO logos look like yours. For the full check, sign in with Google (no forms) and unlock it with a one-time credit pack: $8.99 for that check plus 5 more, credits never expire, and a full refund within 7 days if it wasn’t useful. Naming brands every month and want past designs re-checked as new filings come in? The Pro plan is $19.99/month: 200 checks a month plus on-demand re-checks of any past design. Cancel anytime.

How much does LogoVerify cost?

Free preview: no signup, no card — see how many USPTO logos look like your design, across 14M+ USPTO records. Credit packs: 5 for $8.99 or 15 for $14.99, one-time — no subscription, credits never expire, a full refund within 7 days if it wasn’t useful; a pack opens the full check — a plain-English verdict, every match explained with its owner (logo side by side, DuPont-based risk scoring), the If-you-file section, all clear alternatives, which owners fight back and how often they’ve tried to block others, and the clean report. Pro plan: $19.99/month for 200 checks a month plus on-demand re-checks of any past design for new filings. Cancel anytime. Adding your logo to a name check or changing your goods is free on every plan. Most users start with the free preview, buy a pack for the full check, and go Pro only when they name new brands every month.

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One check runs both: your name against 14M+ USPTO records and your logo against 3.5M registered images. You get a plain-English verdict, the mark an examiner would cite, and who has objected to names like yours — before the application fee.

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Built for the moment before you file, launch, or hand off. Your name is read against 14M+ USPTO records and your logo against 3.5M indexed images — catching the conflicts keyword search misses — the kind that get an application refused, a brand challenged, or a logo redrawn.

The result

What you get in one check.

Name and logo, read together. The free preview shows how many USPTO logos look like yours; the full check ($8.99) has all six parts, in the order the result shows them.

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Verdict
Likely, Possible or Clear — in plain English
02
Why
The marks that could block your name, and why: goods, how rare the word is, status
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If you file
The mark an examiner would cite, and the owners who’ve tried to block names like yours, from public USPTO records
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Similar logos
The closest of 3.5M images, each reviewed by AI
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Clear alternatives
Names that come back clear, checked with your logo
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Report
A clean PDF for you or your attorney

Who it's for

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Trademark check for indie founders & startups

Spent $3K on the domain. Turns out the name was trademarked. Whole brand resets — including the money.

Name and logo clearance against 14M+ USPTO records before you file — catch the conflicts USPTO TESS keyword search misses before the application fee, the domain, the LLC, and the designer's invoice stack up.

Hidden costs

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Legal fees
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Visual trademark search and logo similarity verification before every client handoff — protect your portfolio from registered marks that text-only searches don't catch.

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Printed 500 units before anyone checked the artwork. One IP complaint later, the whole run was unsellable.

Screen t-shirt graphics, print-on-demand artwork, and product designs against 14M+ USPTO records (3.5M logo images indexed) before you commit to a print run — including the visual look-alikes that keyword search never shows.

Hidden costs

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Start with the free trademark checker preview — no signup, no card: see how many USPTO logos look like yours. The full check — the verdict, every match with its owner, the If-you-file section, the alternatives and the clean report — comes with a one-time credit pack of 5 or 15 checks; credits never expire, and you get a full refund within 7 days if it wasn't useful. Naming brands every month? That's Pro.

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Verdict in plain English: Likely, Possible or Clear, and why
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The marks that could block your name, and who owns them
Spot the owners who fight back, and how often they’ve tried to block others
If you file: the mark an examiner would most likely cite
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Common questions about logo trademark search, the USPTO database, AI similarity scoring, Amazon & Etsy IP questions, and brand clearance for founders, designers, and makers.

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Check your name and logo against the USPTO.Before you file.

Free logo trademark check·14M+ USPTO records·3.5M logo images indexed

Drop a design, or type a name. See the conflicts.

Your design

The numbers, plainly.

What you get in one check.

Verdict

Why

If you file

Similar logos

Clear alternatives

Report

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Questions, answered.

01/12How accurate is the AI matching?

02/12How do I check if my logo or design is trademarked in the USPTO?

03/12What do I get back from a search?

04/12What do the risk levels mean?

05/12How is LogoVerify different from USPTO TESS?

06/12Does LogoVerify check the name as well as the logo?

07/12How often is the USPTO trademark database updated?

08/12How many USPTO marks does LogoVerify check?

09/12Can LogoVerify prevent Amazon or Etsy IP takedowns?

10/12Can I check t-shirt designs for Merch by Amazon?

11/12Is this legal advice?

12/12How much does LogoVerify cost?

Check your name and logo against the USPTO.
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