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About Marksy

Protecting Brands With Confidence

We're on a mission to make intellectual property protection accessible, affordable, and simple for businesses of all sizes.

Who We Are

Building the future of intellectual property protection

About Marksy

Marksy is a leading intellectual property services platform dedicated to helping businesses and individuals protect their brands, creative works, and innovations. Founded in 2020, we've grown to serve over 50,000 customers across the United States and beyond.

We believe that every business, regardless of size, deserves access to professional-quality IP protection. Our platform combines cutting-edge technology with expert human review to deliver trademark, copyright, and patent services that are both affordable and reliable.

50,000+ Customers Served
98% Success Rate
100,000+ Applications Filed
4.9/5 Customer Rating

Our Mission

"To democratize intellectual property protection by making it accessible, affordable, and simple for every entrepreneur, creator, and business to protect what matters most—their brand."

Our Core Values

Excellence

We hold ourselves to the highest standards in everything we do, from application preparation to customer support.

Trust

We build lasting relationships with our customers through transparency, honesty, and reliable service.

Innovation

We continuously improve our platform and processes to deliver better results for our customers.

Accessibility

We believe everyone deserves access to quality IP protection, regardless of their budget or expertise.

Our Commitment to Continuous Innovation

At Marksy, innovation isn't just a buzzword—it's at the core of everything we do. We're committed to continuously improving our platform to better serve our customers.

AI-Powered Search

Our proprietary AI algorithms analyze millions of trademark records to identify potential conflicts with unprecedented accuracy.

Streamlined Workflows

We've reduced the trademark application process from hours to minutes with our intelligent form-filling system.

Real-Time Updates

Stay informed with instant notifications and a live dashboard tracking your application status.

Enterprise Security

Bank-level encryption and security protocols protect your sensitive information and documents.

Headquarters & Contact Information

Corporate Headquarters

Marksy, Inc.

100 Innovation Drive, Suite 500

San Francisco, CA 94105

United States

Phone Support

Toll-Free: 1-800-555-MARK (6275)

International: +1 (415) 555-1234

Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm EST

Email

General: info@marksy.com

Support: support@marksy.com

Sales: sales@marksy.com

Press: press@marksy.com

Business Hours

Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST

Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST

Sunday: Closed

Live Chat: 24/7 Available

Leadership Team

JD

Jennifer Davis

CEO & Co-Founder

Former IP attorney with 15 years of experience at top law firms.

MC

Michael Chen

CTO & Co-Founder

Tech veteran who led engineering at multiple successful startups.

SR

Sarah Rodriguez

VP of Operations

Operations expert with a passion for customer experience.

DK

David Kim

Head of Legal Services

Registered patent attorney and former USPTO examiner.

Trademark Search Tips

Master the art of searching registered trademarks on Marksy

Conducting an effective trademark search is crucial before filing an application. These tips will help you find potentially conflicting marks and make informed decisions about your brand name. Here are our top 10 tips for searching trademarks on Marksy:

1

Use a "Wildcard" Asterisk to Find Confusingly Similar Names

The asterisk (*) is your most powerful search tool. It acts as a placeholder for any number of characters, helping you discover marks that are phonetically or visually similar to yours.

Example: TECH* will find TECH, TECHNO, TECHNOLOGY, TECHSMART, TECHIFY, and more.
Pro Tip: Use wildcards at the beginning, middle, and end: *SOFT* finds MICROSOFT, SOFTBANK, ULTRASOFT, etc.
2

Use a "Wildcard" Asterisk in Place of Special Punctuation

Trademarks often include dashes, exclamation points, apostrophes, and other punctuation. Replace these with asterisks to ensure you don't miss any matches.

Example: If searching for "E-COMMERCE", try: E*COMMERCE
This finds: E-COMMERCE, E COMMERCE, ECOMMERCE, E.COMMERCE, and similar variations.
3

Search Individual Words Separately

If your mark contains multiple words, search for each word independently. Trademark conflicts often arise from similarities in just one component of a mark.

Example: For "BLUE MOUNTAIN COFFEE", search:
  • BLUE + your goods/services
  • MOUNTAIN + your goods/services
  • BLUE MOUNTAIN
4

Search Words in Different Orders

The USPTO considers marks with rearranged words potentially confusing. Always search your words in various combinations.

Example: For "SMART HOME SOLUTIONS", also search:
  • HOME SMART SOLUTIONS
  • SOLUTIONS SMART HOME
  • SMART SOLUTIONS HOME
5

Search for Phonetic Equivalents

Trademarks that sound alike can be considered confusingly similar, even if spelled differently. Search for phonetic variations of your mark.

Example: For "KLEEN", also search:
  • CLEAN
  • CLEEN
  • KLEAN
  • KLENE
6

Consider Common Letter Substitutions

Many trademarks use creative spelling with letter substitutions. Search for these variations to find potential conflicts.

Common substitutions:
  • "K" for "C" (KOOL vs COOL)
  • "Z" for "S" (TOYZ vs TOYS)
  • "X" for "CKS" (TRAX vs TRACKS)
  • "PH" for "F" (PHRESH vs FRESH)
  • "I" for "Y" (HAPPIE vs HAPPY)
7

Search Your Relevant Trademark Classes

Focus your search on the specific International Classes that apply to your goods or services. This helps identify the most relevant potential conflicts.

Example: If you're selling clothing, filter by Class 25 (Clothing). If you're offering software, use Class 9 (Computer Software) and Class 42 (Software as a Service).
Note: Don't forget related classes! A clothing brand might also need to search Class 35 (Retail Services).
8

Include Common Prefixes and Suffixes

Many trademarks add common business terms as prefixes or suffixes. Search with and without these additions.

Common additions to search:
  • Prefixes: PRO-, ULTRA-, MEGA-, SUPER-, MY-, E-, I-
  • Suffixes: -LY, -IFY, -HUB, -LAB, -WORKS, -CO, -IO
Example: For "DESIGN", also search: PRODESIGN, DESIGNIFY, DESIGNHUB, MYDESIGN
9

Search for Foreign Equivalents

The USPTO may consider foreign words that translate to English marks as confusingly similar. This is known as the "Doctrine of Foreign Equivalents."

Example: If your mark is "THE SUN", also search:
  • EL SOL (Spanish)
  • LE SOLEIL (French)
  • DIE SONNE (German)
10

Check Both Live and Dead Marks

While dead marks can sometimes be adopted, it's important to understand why they were abandoned. Some dead marks may still have common law rights or could be revived.

On Marksy: Use the Status filter to toggle between "Live" marks (active registrations), "Pending" marks (applications in progress), and "Dead" marks (abandoned or cancelled).
Why it matters: A dead mark may indicate that the owner abandoned for non-use, or it could have been cancelled due to non-renewal—the original owner might still be using it.

Bonus Tips for Better Searches

  • Save your searches: Log in to save and compare multiple search results
  • Export results: Download search results as PDF or CSV for review
  • Set up monitoring: Get alerts when new similar marks are filed
  • Consider design marks: If you have a logo, search for similar designs too
  • When in doubt, go comprehensive: Our professional comprehensive search covers databases you can't access yourself

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Put these tips into practice with Marksy's powerful trademark search tool. It's free to start!

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