{"id":11874,"count":1,"description":"<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Why should you search before choosing a brand name?<\/h2>\r\nA name that sounds unique to its founder may already be registered or used by another business. Discovering a conflict after investing in packaging, advertising and customer acquisition can make a rebrand costly.\r\n\r\nA preliminary trademark search helps identify potential conflicts before you commit to a name. It does not guarantee registration, but it is an important part of brand planning.\r\n<h2>What should you search?<\/h2>\r\nBegin with the exact proposed name. Then consider spelling variations, similar-sounding names, abbreviations and marks with similar overall impressions.\r\n\r\nReview the relevant goods and services, because trademark assessments depend on more than the words alone. Similar names used for unrelated products may raise different questions from similar names used for competing products or services.\r\n<h2>Where should you search?<\/h2>\r\nUse the official IP India website to access the current Trade Marks Registry search services. Review the status and details of potentially relevant records.\r\n\r\nYou should also check commercial use where appropriate, including business websites, online marketplaces and social platforms. A registry search and an online search serve different purposes.\r\n<h2>What should you do if you find a similar mark?<\/h2>\r\nDo not automatically assume that your proposed name is unavailable\u2014or that the other mark is invalid. Compare the marks, the goods and services, the status of the records and any relevant evidence of use.\r\n\r\nIf the potential conflict is significant, seek professional advice before investing further in the brand.\r\n<h2>Does a company-name or domain search replace a trademark search?<\/h2>\r\nNo. Company registration, domain availability and trademark registration are separate matters. 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