# Trademark Search > Provides a free tool and method for checking whether a brand name is registrable by searching similar and registered trademarks. - Canonical: https://www.webx.net.tr/en/hizmetler/marka-sorgulama - Language: en - Last updated: 2026-10-11 - Publisher: Webx Marka Patent ve Fikri Sınai Haklar Danışmanlık A.Ş. (https://www.webx.net.tr/) _Machine-readable copy of the page above. The canonical HTML page is authoritative; fees and regulations may change — check the last-updated date._ --- Type your brand name and instantly see identical or similar trademarks — registered and pending — from Turkish Patent Office records. The class-based expert assessment is free, too. ## Free Trademark Search No sign-up required · Official records · Instant results Results are for information only; final availability is confirmed by a class-based similarity assessment. - TÜRKPATENT Authorized Attorney - 17+ Years of Experience - 98.3% Success Rate - Free Preliminary Search - GDPR/KVKK Compliant ## In Short: What Is a Trademark Search? A trademark search checks whether the name you want to register is already registered or applied for by someone else in Turkish Patent Office records. It is free and should always precede filing: since most refusals stem from similarity rather than identity, a sound search must cover name, similarity and class dimensions together. ## How Is a Trademark Search Done? - 1 **Search the Brand Name** Type your name in the box above and instantly list identical or similar records, registered and pending. Remember to also search the core word on its own. - 2 **Determine Your Classes** Trademark protection is limited to the selected goods and service classes. Whether the marks found share your classes determines the real level of risk. - 3 **Get a Similarity Report** Interpret the result with an expert assessment covering phonetic, visual and conceptual similarity; learn your risk before filing and before paying any official fees. ## Why Is a Similarity Search Critical? The vast majority of refusals and oppositions stem from similarity, not identity. Not seeing your name in the list is not enough; the Office and opponents look at visual, phonetic and conceptual closeness. - **Phonetic Similarity** — Names that sound alike (CLEVER ↔ KLEVER) can be treated as identical. - **Visual Similarity** — Letter substitutions and spelling variations (KALMERA ↔ KALMEDA) create risk. - **Conceptual Similarity** — The same meaning in another language (YEDİ DENİZ ↔ SEVEN SEAS) is also assessed. - **Class Overlap** — A similar name is a real obstacle only in the same or related goods and service classes. ### What Does the Webx Expert Search Cover? - Exact and core-word screening (descriptive elements separated) - Phonetic, visual and conceptual similarity variations - Overlap analysis at class and subgroup level - Distinctiveness and descriptiveness assessment - Pending (not yet registered) obstacles - Turning risk into a concrete roadmap This assessment is free and reported within 24 hours. ## My Trademark Is Available — What Now? If the result is clean, do not wait: a search only reflects that moment and new applications are filed every day. A name available today may be filed by someone else tomorrow. The filing date creates priority — the early mover wins. [How does the registration process work?](https://www.webx.net.tr/en/hizmetler/marka-tescil) ## What If a Similar Trademark Is Found? A similar record is not always an obstacle: the mark's status, classes and the degree of similarity are decisive. Options may include adding a distinctive element, narrowing the scope or obtaining a letter of consent — the right choice is assessed case by case. [For risky cases: Money-Back Guaranteed Registration](https://www.webx.net.tr/en/hizmetler/iade-garantili-marka-tescil) ## A Seamless Process from Search to Registration - [Trademark Registration If the search is clean, our authorised attorneys prepare your application. Learn More](https://www.webx.net.tr/en/hizmetler/marka-tescil) - [Guaranteed Registration Everything you paid is refunded if registration fails — we carry the risk. Learn More](https://www.webx.net.tr/en/hizmetler/iade-garantili-marka-tescil) - [Trademark Watch After registration, catch similar new filings in the weekly bulletin. Learn More](https://www.webx.net.tr/en/hizmetler/marka-izleme) - [Legal Protection Legal support for oppositions and against infringements. Learn More](https://www.webx.net.tr/en/hizmetler/hukuki-koruma) ## Frequently Asked Questions Ask anything you wonder about trademark searches. - **Is a trademark search free?** — Yes. The tool on this page and the Turkish Patent Office's official search screen are free. What costs money is the application itself and the official fees; the comprehensive class-based similarity assessment by an attorney is also offered as part of our free preliminary search. - **How do I search a brand name?** — Type your brand name into the box above and search; results show the application number, holder, status and classes. For a sound assessment, also search the core word and similar spelling variations, not just the exact name. - **Is a company name the same as a trademark, and where do I check company name registration?** — They are not the same. A trade name is registered with the Trade Registry, while a trademark is registered with the Turkish Patent Office. Even if your company name is registered, your trademark may be unprotected; you can check your trademark with the tool on this page. - **The availability search came back empty — is registration guaranteed?** — No. The absence of an identical hit is not a guarantee; most refusals stem from similarity or from the mark lacking distinctiveness. That is why an expert should assess the result together with class and similarity dimensions. - **What should I do if the search finds a similar trademark?** — First, look at which classes the similar mark covers and its status (registered, pending, lapsed). If there is a real risk, options such as a distinctive change to the name, narrowing the scope or a letter of consent are considered; our experts perform this analysis free of charge. - **How is this different from the official search screen?** — The source records are the same; the difference is in the assessment. The official screen gives you a raw list; we interpret the results for class overlap, phonetic/visual similarity and likelihood of confusion, turning risk into a concrete roadmap. - **Can I do a trademark search via E-Devlet?** — E-Devlet is used to view trademark applications registered in your own name and their file status; a similarity search for a new name is done via the official search screen or the tool on this page. - **How long is a search result valid?** — The result only reflects the moment of the search; new applications are filed every day. The search should therefore be repeated as close to filing as possible — not delaying the filing is the best way to keep the result valid. - **What is the difference between a trademark search and trademark watch?** — A search is a one-off pre-filing check; a watch is an ongoing service that catches new applications similar to your mark in the weekly bulletin after registration. The two complement each other. - **Is the name I search stored?** — No sign-up is required; the term you enter is used only to run the search. Your personal data is protected under Turkish data-protection law and your query is not shared with third parties. ## Sources - [TÜRKPATENT — Trademark search](https://www.turkpatent.gov.tr/arastirma-yap?form=trademark) (turkpatent.gov.tr) - [WIPO — Global Brand Database](https://branddb.wipo.int/) (wipo.int) - [Industrial Property Law No. 6769 (Türkiye)](https://www.mevzuat.gov.tr/mevzuat?MevzuatNo=6769&MevzuatTur=1&MevzuatTertip=5) (mevzuat.gov.tr) Arts. 5–6: absolute and relative grounds for refusal Last updated: 11 October 2026 ## Related Resources - [How to Do a Trademark Search](https://www.webx.net.tr/en/blog/how-to-do-a-trademark-search): How do you search a trademark? The steps for searching TÜRKPATENT records free of charge, what a similarity search must actually cover, and how to read the result. - [How to Search and Track Your Trademark on e-Devlet](https://www.webx.net.tr/en/blog/e-devlet-trademark-search-and-status-tracking): How to search for a trademark on e-Devlet: viewing marks in your name, tracking application status, the TÜRKPATENT search screen, and reading the results. - [What Is Likelihood of Confusion? How Trademark Similarity Is Assessed](https://www.webx.net.tr/en/blog/likelihood-of-confusion-in-trademark-law): What is likelihood of confusion in trademark law? Visual, phonetic and conceptual similarity, goods/services overlap, and the average-consumer test explained. - [The 10 Most Common Trademark Search Mistakes](https://www.webx.net.tr/en/blog/trademark-search-mistakes): Trademark search mistakes: searching one spelling, checking only your own class, treating expired marks as free, and 7 more. The cost of each and how to fix it. - [A Similar Trademark Came Up in Your Search: 7 Options and a Decision Guide](https://www.webx.net.tr/en/blog/similar-trademark-found-in-search): Found a similar trademark in your search? First classify the record, then choose: rename, narrow the list, seek revocation, get consent or buy the mark. - [What Is a Trademark Search Report? How It Differs from a Free Search](https://www.webx.net.tr/en/blog/trademark-search-report): What a trademark search report covers in Turkey: phonetic and logo searches, pending filings, risk ratings, the difference from a free search, and 8 tests. - [Trademark Registration](https://www.webx.net.tr/en/hizmetler/marka-tescil): Explains how a trademark application is handled before TÜRKPATENT, from the preliminary search and class selection to the registration certificate. - [Money-Back Guaranteed Trademark Registration](https://www.webx.net.tr/en/hizmetler/iade-garantili-marka-tescil): Describes the trademark registration package with a refund if registration is not obtained, including its coverage, exclusions and refund process.