Top Naming Companies in the United States
Naming a company, product, or brand is one of the highest-stakes creative decisions a business makes — and it's more technically demanding than it looks. A strong name has to clear trademark searches, work across digital domains, travel across languages and cultures, and still say something meaningful about what you do. The United States has a concentrated cluster of naming specialists, with firms anchored in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Boston serving clients from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 rebrands.
U.S.-based naming agencies combine linguistic research, trademark screening, and brand strategy into a process that typically runs six to 12 weeks, depending on scope. Clutch verifies every agency through structured client interviews so you can compare firms on actual delivery. Start with global naming companies on Clutch, explore naming companies in New York, or browse U.S. branding agencies if your project extends beyond the name itself.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Serves United StatesServices provided
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See all 85 projectsRiver + Wolf is a branding agency offering services such as brand naming, brand strategy, and trademark assistance. They are highly praised for their strategic thinking, professionalism, and timely delivery, with 100% of reviewers noting their impressive project management and communication. Their expertise in brand development and corporate identity has consistently satisfied clients, earning them a perfect satisfaction rating across all reviews.
$10,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
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See all 117 projectsCatchword is a branding agency renowned for its expertise in brand naming, brand development, and visual identity design. They consistently receive high praise for their creativity, strategic thinking, and exceptional project management, with approximately 95% of reviews highlighting these attributes. Clients commend Catchword's tailored approach, understanding of brand strategy, and seamless integration with client teams, resulting in successful brand positioning and identity development.
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See all 25 projectsThe Naming Group is a branding agency specializing in corporate branding, brand identity development, and naming strategy. With an impressive track record, all reviews for The Naming Group are overwhelmingly positive, highlighting their expertise, efficient project management, and ability to deeply understand client needs and vision. Approximately 100% of reviewers commend their strategic approach and creative excellence, making them a unanimous favorite among clients.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Morganton, NC
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VanNoppen Marketing is a branding company located in Morganton, North Carolina. Their services include Branding and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Push the Marketing, LLC - Tennessee is a Nashville, Tennessee-based branding agency and Marketing Strategy company. The team focuses on Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chesterland, OH
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LMC COMMUNICATIONS is a branding agency. In Chesterland, Ohio, the agency was launched in 1992. Their team focuses on Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9St. Louis, MO
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CHI CHI, LLC is a branding company and Event Marketing company. They offer Branding and Event Marketing and were established in 2003.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Portland, OR
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Big Deal Digital is an Advertising company in Portland, Oregon. They focus on Advertising and Branding and were founded in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Virginia Beach, VA
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Always Be Creating is a small branding agency based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Their services include Branding and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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Kelli Peterson is a Market Research company in San Francisco, California. They focus on Market Research and Branding and were established in 2013.
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Branding firm Sapphire Team Marketing focuses on Branding and Marketing Strategy. They are based in Shelton, Connecticut.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerNorth Charleston, SC
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ConCreat Media is a Content Marketing company headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina. They specialize in Content Marketing and Digital Strategy and were launched in 2019.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerChattanooga, TN
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Web design company Thread and Pixel is headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee. They specialize in Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+UndisclosedFreelancerAlpharetta, GA
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Foxlight Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. Established in 2024, the team offers Marketing Strategy and Branding. The agency is in Alpharetta, Georgia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Publicis Sport & Entertainment is a midsize branding firm. Founded in 2019, the team focuses on Branding and Sports Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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Established in 2015, LP/AD is a small branding company. Their team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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Launched in 2023, Pinc is a small Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka-based web design company. Their services include Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dover, DE
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High Ground Creative, an Advertising company, was established in 2016. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding and is in Dover, Delaware.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Portland, ME
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The Confidant Collective is a Business Consulting company based in Portland, Maine. They provide Business Consulting and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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See all 2 projectsFixxeL Marketing Agency is a branding and marketing company specializing in brand identity development, visual identity design, and online presence enhancement. Across their reviews, 100% of clients praised their thorough project management and understanding of client needs, particularly highlighting their ability to deliver tailored solutions, such as logo design and websites, with consistent customer service and impactful brand strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mobile, AL
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Launched in 1998, Agency VERGE is an Advertising company. The small team specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mountain Brook, AL
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Bowe Creative Group is an Advertising company. The Mountain Brook, Alabama-based agency focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Trussville, AL
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Founded in 2007, The Ad Spark is a Marketing Strategy company. The small team offers Marketing Strategy and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Richmond, VA
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Tactics Branding is an Advertising company. They are located in Richmond, Virginia and have small team of experts. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Keswick, VA
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VICI Web Design and Marketing is a graphic design company located in Keswick, Virginia. Their services include Graphic Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lynchburg, VA
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Small graphic design company My Media Professional, is based in Lynchburg, Virginia. The team provides Graphic Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Forest, VA
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Integrity Design is a branding company. The team is based in Forest, Virginia, and their services include Branding and Graphic Design.
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Founded in 2011, Socially Present is a branding company. The team provides Branding and Business Consulting and is based in Paducah, Kentucky.
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ZebraGraphics, Inc. Is a graphic design agency. Founded in 1997, their team offers Graphic Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Syracuse, NY
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Perigord Syracuse is a Packaging Design company launched in 1976. The team offers Packaging Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Overland Park, KS
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Medqor is a branding company. Their team is in Overland Park, Kansas. The company offers Branding and Event Marketing.
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Branding company Edge Branding Company was launched in 2000. Located in Stillwater, Minnesota, the team provides Branding and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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SML is a branding firm. Their midsize team is based in Prahran, Australia and New York, New York and specializes in Branding and Web Design. The company was established in 2009.
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See all 2 projectsAt our agency, we help businesses succeed in the digital world by combining cultural understanding, empathy, and thorough research with aesthetically driven design. We work with brands to improve
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Established in 1995, Art. Lebedev Studio is a branding agency. The team focuses on Branding and Architectural Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Indianapolis, IN
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Gerardot & Co is a Packaging Design company. Their small team of employees is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Their team offers Packaging Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Covington, KY
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Tischbein Design, a graphic design agency, offer Graphic Design and Advertising. They were established in 1984.
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Innovative Direct Marketing LLC is a small Direct Marketing company established in 2011. Their services include Direct Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Advertising company Oahu Media Group specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy. They are located in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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Pineapple Tweed Public Relations and Marketing is a public relations agency. They specialize in Public Relations and Graphic Design and are located in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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Albano Design is a graphic design company. Launched in 2012, the agency is in Charlottesville, Virginia. Their services include Graphic Design and Print Design.
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K Art & Design Inc is a graphic design agency. The small Culpeper, Virginia-based team specializes in Graphic Design and Logo. The firm was established in 2002.
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Based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, One of a Kind Marketing & Graphic Design is a small graphic design company. Their services include Graphic Design and Advertising.
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Norasack Designs, a graphic design agency, is located in Alexandria, Virginia. Founded in 1990, the team offers Graphic Design and Advertising.
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Headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, Swift Web Design and Marketing is a small graphic design company. The team focuses on Graphic Design and Marketing Strategy.
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In Fredericksburg, Virginia, Inspired Signs & Graphics is a graphic design company. The team provides Graphic Design and Advertising.
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Hive Creative Group, a PR firm, is headquartered in Crozet, Virginia. They focus on Public Relations and Marketing Strategy and were founded in 2016.
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The PRIME Factory is an Event Marketing company. The Blacksburg, Virginia-based team focuses on Event Marketing and Public Relations.
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New Ground Creative is an Advertising company based in Brattleboro, Vermont. They focus on Advertising and Branding.
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E Creative is a small branding company founded in 1996. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Gilford, NH
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JMG Marketing is an Event Marketing company. They are in Gilford, New Hampshire and have small team. They offer Event Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Salt Lake City, UT
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Targa Media Inc, a small branding firm, is in Salt Lake City, Utah. Their services include Branding and Email Marketing.
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Across Media Marketing is a branding agency. Their team is in McAllen, Texas and offers Branding and Web Design.
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List of the Top 15 United States Naming Firms
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$10,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Oakland, CA
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$25,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$10,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Littleton, CO
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9New York City, NY
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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$75,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Brevard, NC
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36.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Berkeley, CA
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$75,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Portland, OR
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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$75,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Pacifica, CA
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New Gloucester, ME
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Annapolis, MD
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Milwaukee, WI
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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U.S. Naming Services FAQs
American naming agencies help businesses create names for companies, products, services, sub-brands, and campaigns. A professional naming engagement typically includes:
- Discovery and brief development
- Name generation (linguistic, associative, and constructed approaches)
- Screening and filtering (USPTO database, domain availability, linguistic review)
- Refinement and testing
- Final recommendation with strategic rationale
Some U.S. naming firms also offer trademark filing support and brand identity extensions as adjacent services.
The United States has the world's deepest pool of professional naming specialists. U.S.-based firms have direct familiarity with USPTO filing processes and can coordinate with trademark attorneys — a practical advantage if you're building a brand you intend to protect. They also have native fluency in American English's cultural nuances, idioms, and connotations, which matters when naming for a primarily North American market.
According to Clutch pricing data, U.S. naming projects typically range from $5,000 – $15,000 for a focused single-name engagement to $30,000 – $75,000 or more for a comprehensive company rebrand with multiple name directions, extensive legal vetting, and stakeholder testing.
Furthermore, enterprise rebrands at major agencies can run well above $100,000. Most U.S. naming firms price by project rather than by the hour. Before agreeing to any contracts, make sure to request a detailed breakdown of costs and compare pricing with other providers.
The most important filter is process transparency. Ask how many name candidates they'll generate, what their trademark screening covers (U.S.-only vs. international), and whether they include linguistic review.
Furthermore, it’s also crucial to consider their category experience, team structure, client references, and deliverable clarity — confirm exactly how many names you'll receive at each stage and what the revision process looks like. Browse through Clutch’s vetted directories to find proven firms and assess their client reviews to see how they partner with their clients.
- No trademark screening included
- Very fast timelines (professional naming takes time)
- Overpromising availability without legal review
- No cultural or linguistic review for multi-market brands
- Inability to share any past work
A naming agency that delivers names without at least a preliminary USPTO knockout search is exposing you to legal risk. Do your due diligence well so you don’t end up with headaches and regrets down the road.