Nombrio vs. AI chat, free checkers and trademark attorneys
Four ways to find out whether a name is yours to use. Here is what each one actually checks, so you can pick the right step for where you are.
Cost
- AI chat
- Free
- Free US-only checker
- Free
- Trademark attorney
- $1,500 – $5,000
Time to an answer
- AI chat
- Seconds
- Free US-only checker
- Seconds
- Trademark attorney
- 2 – 4 weeks
Trademark data
- AI chat
- Training data, no live lookup
- Free US-only checker
- One registry, often bulk data
- Trademark attorney
- Live, usually one registry
EU + UK coverage
- AI chat
- Not verified
- Free US-only checker
- Usually US only
- Trademark attorney
- On request, extra fee
Similar marks, not just exact
- AI chat
- Can't query the register
- Free US-only checker
- Exact or basic similarity
- Trademark attorney
- Yes, with legal judgement
When a registry can't be reached
- AI chat
- Not applicable
- Free US-only checker
- Not stated
- Trademark attorney
- Retried by hand
Domain availability
- AI chat
- No live check
- Free US-only checker
- Usually included
- Trademark attorney
- Not included
Social handles
- AI chat
- No live check
- Free US-only checker
- Sometimes
- Trademark attorney
- Not included
Developer namespaces
- AI chat
- No live check
- Free US-only checker
- Not checked
- Trademark attorney
- Not included
Generated names get the same check
- AI chat
- Names only, no checks
- Free US-only checker
- Generator with a quick look
- Trademark attorney
- Not offered
Check a whole shortlist
- AI chat
- One at a time
- Free US-only checker
- One at a time
- Trademark attorney
- By request
Financial guarantee
- AI chat
- No
- Free US-only checker
- No
- Trademark attorney
- No
Where your data lives
- AI chat
- Varies
- Free US-only checker
- Varies
- Trademark attorney
- Your attorney's systems
PDF report
- AI chat
- No
- Free US-only checker
- Sometimes
- Trademark attorney
- Extra fee
Legal advice
- AI chat
- No
- Free US-only checker
- No
- Trademark attorney
- Yes
Results in seconds
No waiting weeks for a preliminary search. Get instant screening across three live registries so you can move fast.
More than trademarks
One report covers three registries, eight domain endings, six social platforms and the developer namespaces a software name needs — everything you need to decide, in one place.
Same registries
We search USPTO, EUIPO, and UK IPO live — the same official databases trademark attorneys use — plus AI-powered phonetic and visual similarity analysis. If a registry can't be reached, we say so instead of showing it as clear.
When is a free checker or an AI chat enough?
Sometimes it is. Here is where each one fits.
Brainstorming directions
An AI chat is a great place to explore styles and angles. Once a name starts to matter, check it against the live registers before you buy the domain.
A US-only launch with an exact-name question
A free US-only checker answers one question: is this exact name registered in the US? If you sell into the EU or UK, or want similar marks in your class, you need a wider look.
When should you still hire an attorney?
We believe in being upfront. There are situations where you absolutely need professional legal counsel.
High-risk trademark conflict
If Nombrio flags a potential conflict with an existing trademark in a related class, an attorney can assess the actual likelihood of confusion and advise whether it's safe to proceed.
Filing a trademark application
When you're ready to register your trademark, an attorney ensures your application is correctly classified, properly described, and has the best chance of approval.
Legal defence or opposition
If someone challenges your trademark or you need to oppose a conflicting application, you need an attorney. Nombrio is a screening tool, not legal representation.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Nombrio a replacement for a trademark attorney?
- No. We provide pre-clearance screening to help you decide whether a name is worth pursuing. Our checks cover the same registries attorneys use, but we do not provide legal advice. For filing, opposition proceedings, or legal defence, consult a qualified trademark attorney.
- How accurate is the trademark screening?
- We search the same registries attorneys use — USPTO, EUIPO, and UK IPO. Our AI also checks for phonetic and visual similarity, not just exact matches. However, we cannot capture unregistered (common law) trademarks or very recent filings that have not yet appeared in databases.
- Can I use the report for trademark filing?
- The report provides clearance information but is not a legal document. Many of our users share the report with their attorney as a starting point — it saves both time and money because the initial screening is already done.
- What if I find a conflict in my report?
- A conflict does not necessarily mean you cannot use the name. It depends on the Nice classification, the goods/services involved, and the jurisdiction. Our report gives you the information you need to have an informed conversation with a trademark attorney.
- Why isn't Nombrio free like some checkers?
- Every Nombrio check queries three live registries, domain endings and social handles at the moment you ask, and our AI reads the matches by Nice class. That costs real money per check, so we charge a flat $9.99 for a full report. You can run a free US screen on /analyze first, and sign in to see the EU and UK verdicts on the same name.
- Do free US-only checkers cover the EU and UK?
- Usually not. Most free tools search a single national register, often from bulk data. A name that is clear in the US can already belong to someone in the EU or UK. Nombrio checks USPTO, EUIPO and UK IPO live on every report and marks any registry it couldn't reach as unverified rather than clear.
- Can't I just ask an AI chat whether my name is trademarked?
- You can, and it's a good way to brainstorm. But a chat model answers from training data and cannot query a trademark register at the moment you ask, so it can't know about a mark filed last month or a similar mark in your class. Nombrio runs the live lookups and shows you the actual matches.
Screen your brand name in seconds
From $9.99 per report. Instant results across USPTO, EUIPO & UK IPO.