About
TM TKO is a comprehensive trademark search, watch, and analytics platform designed specifically for trademark professionals. Using AI and proprietary algorithms, it delivers instant, thorough trademark clearance searches with information-rich visualizations that surface confusion and descriptiveness risks—helping attorneys make well-informed judgments faster. The platform's Office Action Research module gives access to millions of Office Actions and responses, enabling users to find model arguments, study Examining Attorney allowance rates, and dive into citation histories with a single click. One-click 2(d) response drafting generates evidence-rich responses contextually tailored to the specific refusal issue. TM TKO's watching tools allow unlimited monitoring of client marks at no extra cost, with 2(d) Citation Watch alerting users whenever a client's mark is cited against a third party. Business development features identify unrepresented applicants facing complex trademark issues—creating new engagement opportunities. Prosecution tools like ThorCheck provide quantitative co-existence evidence for related-goods refusals, while Related G/S helps draft applications and avoid confusion risks using live registration data. TSDR export generates instant PDFs for status and title copies. TTAB research is also deeply supported. Coverage includes USPTO, State, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, WIPO, US business listings, internet common law, domain names, pharmaceuticals, and substances. A one-month free trial is available.
Key Features
- AI-Powered Trademark Search: Instantly generates thorough trademark clearance searches with visual analysis of confusion and descriptiveness risks across 10+ jurisdictions including USPTO, EUIPO, WIPO, and more.
- Office Action Research & Drafting: Search millions of Office Actions and responses to find winning arguments, compare Examiner allowance rates, and generate one-click evidence-rich 2(d) response drafts.
- Unlimited Trademark Watching: Monitor all client marks at no extra cost via Portfolios. Receive 2(d) Citation Watch alerts whenever a client's mark is cited against a third-party application.
- ThorCheck Prosecution Tool: Finds registered marks co-existing for similar goods/services to build evidence-backed arguments against related-goods or likelihood-of-confusion refusals.
- TTAB & TSDR Research: Perform deep Trademark Trial and Appeal Board research and instantly export TSDR status and title copies as formatted PDFs or plain text.
Use Cases
- Trademark attorneys performing pre-filing clearance searches to assess likelihood-of-confusion and descriptiveness risks across multiple jurisdictions.
- Law firms monitoring client trademark portfolios and receiving real-time alerts when client marks are cited against third-party applications.
- Trademark professionals researching and drafting responses to USPTO Office Actions, leveraging millions of prior responses and Examiner-specific allowance data.
- IP attorneys conducting TTAB proceedings and building evidentiary records using ThorCheck co-existence data and TSDR exports.
- Trademark practices identifying business development opportunities by finding unrepresented applicants dealing with complex Office Action issues.
Pros
- Comprehensive Multi-Jurisdiction Coverage: Covers USPTO, State, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, WIPO, plus common law, domain names, and pharmaceuticals—all in one platform.
- Time-Saving Automation: One-click 2(d) response drafting, instant TSDR exports, and auto-updating portfolios drastically reduce manual research time for trademark attorneys.
- Unlimited Watching at No Extra Cost: Client mark monitoring is included in the subscription with no per-mark fees, making it cost-effective for firms with large portfolios.
Cons
- Niche Professional Audience: The platform is purpose-built for trademark attorneys and professionals; it offers little value outside of intellectual property law practice.
- Paid After Free Trial: Access requires a paid subscription after the one-month free trial, which may be a barrier for solo practitioners or small firms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What jurisdictions does TM TKO cover for trademark searches?
TM TKO covers the United States (USPTO, State, Puerto Rico), Canada, Mexico, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and WIPO, as well as US business listings, internet common law, domain names, pharmaceuticals, and substances.
How does Office Action drafting work in TM TKO?
TM TKO's one-click 2(d) response drafting tool analyzes the specific refusal, pulls contextually appropriate arguments, generates supporting evidence from similar successful responses, and references applicants who overcame comparable refusals.
Is there a free trial available?
Yes, TM TKO offers a one-month free trial with full access so trademark professionals can evaluate the platform before committing to a paid plan.
What is the 2(d) Citation Watch feature?
2(d) Citation Watch monitors USPTO filings and alerts you whenever one of your clients' marks is cited against a third-party application, helping you identify potential disputes and business development opportunities early.
What is ThorCheck and how is it used?
ThorCheck is a prosecution tool that finds marks registered by different companies for two types of goods or services, providing quantitative co-existence evidence to argue against related-goods refusals or to demonstrate mark distinctions.
