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How to check Exact Match, Starts With and Ends With Trademarks

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Written by Akshat Singhal
Updated over 7 months ago

Exact Match

The Exact Match feature under the Protect section is designed to help you identify potential trademark infringements that exactly match your wordmarks and classes. This guide provides detailed instructions on how to use this feature effectively.

How to Use the Exact Match Feature

  • Login: Sign in to your account.

  • Navigate to Protect: Go to the Protect section of your account.

  • Click on Exact Match: Select the Exact Match tab to access this feature.

Understanding Exact Match Results

  • Infringement Identification: The Exact Match feature displays trademarks that exactly match your registered wordmarks and classes.

  • Detailed View: Click on any result to view detailed information about the potentially infringing trademark, including its status, application date, agent, proprietor, class, and entity.

Example Scenario

Wordmark to Protect: "BABA"

Class: 30

Potential Infringing Trademarks:

- "Baba" in Class 30

Explanation: The Exact Match feature identifies these trademarks as potential infringements because they match the wordmark "BABA" in the same class (Class 30).

Additional Tips

  • Regular Monitoring: Frequently check the Exact Match section to stay updated on any new potential infringements.

  • Thorough Review: Carefully review the results to confirm whether they pose a threat to your trademarks.

  • Take Action: If you identify any exact matches that infringe on your trademark rights, take appropriate legal action to protect your brand.

By using the Exact Match feature under the Protect section, you can effectively monitor and identify trademarks that exactly match your wordmarks and classes, ensuring robust protection for your intellectual property.



Starts With Feature

How to check for trademarks that start with or are similar to your trademark.


The Starts With feature under the Protect section helps you identify potential trademark infringements that begin with your specified wordmarks. This guide provides detailed instructions on how to use this feature effectively.

How to Use the Starts With Feature

  • Login: Sign in to your account.

  • Navigate to Protect: Go to the Protect section of your account.

  • Click on Starts With: Select the Starts With tab to access this feature.

Understanding Starts With Results

  • Infringement Identification: The Starts With feature displays trademarks that start with your registered wordmark.

  • Detailed View: Click on any result to view detailed information about the potentially infringing trademark, including its status, application date, agent, proprietor, class, and entity.

Example Scenarios

Example 1:

Wordmark to Protect: "Swastik"

Potential Infringing Trademarks:

"Swastik Naturals"

Example 2:

Wordmark to Protect: "Sampoorna"

Potential Infringing Trademarks:

"Sampoorna Sattva"

Explanation: The Starts With feature identifies these trademarks as potential infringements because they begin with the specified wordmarks "Swastik" and "Sampoorna".

Additional Tips

  • Regular Monitoring: Frequently check the Starts With section to stay updated on any new potential infringements.

  • Thorough Review: Carefully review the results to confirm whether they pose a threat to your trademarks.

  • Take Action: If you identify any starts with matches that infringe on your trademark rights, take appropriate legal action to protect your brand.

By using the Starts With feature under the Protect section, you can effectively monitor and identify trademarks that begin with your specified wordmarks, ensuring robust protection for your intellectual property.

Ends With Feature

How to check for trademarks that ends with or are similar to your own trademarks

Overview

The Ends With feature under the Protect section helps you identify potential trademark infringements that end with your specified wordmarks. This guide provides detailed instructions on how to use this feature effectively.

How to Use the Ends With Feature

  • Login: Sign in to your account.

  • Navigate to Protect: Go to the Protect section of your account.

  • Click on Ends With: Select the Ends With tab to access this feature.

Understanding Ends With Results

  • Infringement Identification: The Ends With feature displays trademarks that end with your registered wordmarks.

  • Detailed View: Click on any result to view detailed information about the potentially infringing trademark, including its status, application date, agent, proprietor, class, and entity.

Example Scenarios

Example 1:

Wordmark to Protect: "Raya"

Potential Infringing Trademarks: "Miraya"

Example 2:

Wordmark to Protect: "Sup"

Potential Infringing Trademarks: "Cosup"

Explanation: The Ends With feature identifies these trademarks as potential infringements because they end with the specified wordmarks "Raya" and "Sup".

Additional Tips

  • Regular Monitoring: Frequently check the Ends With section to stay updated on any new potential infringements.

  • Thorough Review: Carefully review the results to confirm whether they pose a threat to your trademarks.

  • Take Action: If you identify any ends with matches that infringe on your trademark rights, take appropriate legal action to protect your brand.

By using the Ends With feature under the Protect section, you can effectively monitor and identify trademarks that end with your specified wordmarks, ensuring robust protection for your intellectual property.

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