{"id":20307,"date":"2021-10-27T02:33:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-27T02:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/?p=20307"},"modified":"2023-04-04T10:23:22","modified_gmt":"2023-04-04T10:23:22","slug":"trademark-knockout-search-an-effective-tool-for-companies-seeking-new-brand-names","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/trademark-knockout-search-an-effective-tool-for-companies-seeking-new-brand-names","title":{"rendered":"Trademark Knockout Search: An Effective Tool for Companies Seeking New Brand Names"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Whether you are an established business or a budding one, trademark (mark) knockout searches before filing for mark protection is a step that one must not forgo. This is because these searches not only ensure that your proposed mark is not in use by any other business but also save the time and costs associated with its prosecution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following article talks about trademark knockout searches and their relevance for companies seeking new brand names.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d8b5c00ced9\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d8b5c00ced9\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/trademark-knockout-search-an-effective-tool-for-companies-seeking-new-brand-names\/#What_is_Trademark_Knockout_Search\" >What is Trademark Knockout Search?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/trademark-knockout-search-an-effective-tool-for-companies-seeking-new-brand-names\/#How_Knockout_Searches_Help_in_Choosing_the_Right_Brand_Names\" >How Knockout Searches Help in Choosing the Right Brand Names<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/trademark-knockout-search-an-effective-tool-for-companies-seeking-new-brand-names\/#Case_Study_%E2%80%93_Sagacious_IPs_Knockout_Search_Service_for_a_US_based_Law_Firm\" >Case Study \u2013 Sagacious IP\u2019s Knockout Search Service for a U.S. based Law Firm<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/trademark-knockout-search-an-effective-tool-for-companies-seeking-new-brand-names\/#Points_to_Bear_in_Mind_While_Performing_Knockout_Searches\" >Points to Bear in Mind While Performing Knockout Searches<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/trademark-knockout-search-an-effective-tool-for-companies-seeking-new-brand-names\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/trademark-knockout-search-an-effective-tool-for-companies-seeking-new-brand-names\/#Having_Queries_Contact_Us_Now\" >Having Queries? Contact Us Now!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Trademark_Knockout_Search\"><\/span>What is Trademark Knockout Search?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A mark knockout search is defined as a search performed on a trademark database for identifying identical or highly similar marks before filing for protection. A conventional knockout search only takes a mark\u2019s wording into account and not its graphics or designs. It also covers existing trademarks, expired marks, <a href=\"https:\/\/thetrademarksearchcompany.com\/all-you-need-to-know-about-common-law-trademark\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">common law trademarks<\/a>, and abandoned as well as pending mark applications. By performing these searches, businesses can evaluate the risk of rejection based on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uspto.gov\/trademarks\/search\/likelihood-confusion\" rel=\"nofollow\">likelihood of confusion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Knockout_Searches_Help_in_Choosing_the_Right_Brand_Names\"><\/span>How Knockout Searches Help in Choosing the Right Brand Names<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Quite often companies come up with unique names for their new products or product lines and apply for trademark protection. However, if a similar or same brand name already exists in the market or with the trademark office, then the proposed mark is rejected. By performing an exhaustive knockout search, companies can check whether their proposed marks are already in use and thus save the time and costs associated with their prosecution. For instance, applicants planning to file mark applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) can check the availability of their proposed brand names on the <a href=\"http:\/\/tess2.uspto.gov\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study_%E2%80%93_Sagacious_IPs_Knockout_Search_Service_for_a_US_based_Law_Firm\"><\/span>Case Study \u2013 Sagacious IP\u2019s Knockout Search Service for a U.S. based Law Firm<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A prominent New York-based law firm (client) engaged Sagacious IP for carrying out knockout searches for three brand names\/marks. For doing so, the client provided the necessary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wipo.int\/classifications\/nice\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">NICE classification<\/a> and requested our team to check if their marks were eligible for protection. After an exhaustive search, our team found that the marks were extremely diluted, i.e., they had common names and sizeable results in the USPTO trademark search database. Consequently, we identified the results that were available in the same NICE class but were not matching with their goods &amp; services. Based on Sagacious IP\u2019s expert assistance, the client was able to register their marks with the patent office. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Points_to_Bear_in_Mind_While_Performing_Knockout_Searches\"><\/span>Points to Bear in Mind While Performing Knockout Searches<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"451\" height=\"129\" src=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1-29.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1-29.png 451w, https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1-29-300x86.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 451px) 100vw, 451px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Fig.1: Things to Keep in Mind During Knockout Searches<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> <strong>Conduct Exhaustive Searches \u2013 <\/strong>While performing a knockout search, it is important to check not only the trademark search databases such as TESS but also other important sources such as app stores, news sources, e-commerce platforms, social media channels, internet domain registries as well as regional, state, national, and international trademark registries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2<strong>.<\/strong> <strong>Refine the Search Results \u2013 <\/strong>Filtering out the relevant search results is the most crucial and time-intensive aspect of knockout searches. Potential trademark applicants can get the desired results using manual analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Conducting trademark knockout searches before registering for marks is a crucial first step for companies. While these searches can be performed in-house, it is advisable to get professional assistance to avoid missing out on any relevant mark or mark application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a business that is looking for comprehensive mark searches, Sagacious IP has got you covered. Our <strong>Trademark Search <\/strong>service&nbsp;is designed to provide useful insights to clients before they file for marks. Product-focused companies also perform these searches before launching their products in new markets. Click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/trademark-search\">here<\/a> to know more about this service and click <a href=\"https:\/\/thetrademarksearchcompany.com\/trademark-knockout-search\/\">here<\/a> to know more on how to perform a successful trademark knockout search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Aditi Yadav (Trademark) and the Editorial Team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Having_Queries_Contact_Us_Now\"><\/span>Having Queries? 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