Copyright, Trademark & Patent Search
Intellectual property (IP) records are publicly searchable through official government databases. Whether you are a creator confirming your copyright registration, a business clearing a trademark before launch, or an inventor checking prior art before filing a patent, the free official tools below give you direct access to USPTO, U.S. Copyright Office, and international IP databases. No subscription required. Updated March 2026.
Trademark Search, USPTO TESS & TMview
Trademarks protect brand identifiers, names, logos, slogans, and trade dress, that distinguish goods and services in commerce. The USPTO's Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS) was retired in 2023 and replaced by the newer Trademark Search tool at USPTO.gov.
Page updated: March 2026