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I spent 30+ hours verifying one brand name. So I automated it.
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I spent 30+ hours verifying one brand name. So I automated it.

via Dev.to JavaScriptBrandomica Lab1mo ago

I launched an unsafe brand name. Bought the domain, created the GitHub org, started the logo — then found an active trademark in my exact class. Three weeks of work, gone. The second attempt? Name was clear on trademarks but a company in Brazil was using it in the same space. Google would surface them first. Technically available, not safe to build on. The problem isn't checking — it's connecting the dots A registrar checks domains. A trademark database checks marks. A social platform checks handles. None of them tell you: is this name actually safe to launch? A taken TikTok handle is not the same severity as an active trademark. A tool that gives both a red dot isn't assessing risk — it's listing results. What I built Brandomica ( https://www.brandomica.com ) checks 19 sources in one search: Domains — 6 TLDs with real pricing (Year 1, renewal, 3Y TCO — not the teaser rate) Trademarks — ~850K USPTO marks via FTS5, plus EUIPO links Social — GitHub, Twitter/X, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn

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