clearance

Flag intrinsic trademark bars and identify similar marks for confusion review.

Updated May 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/az9713/claude-for-legal-tutorial --skill clearance-az9713
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: clearance
Source: https://github.com/az9713/claude-for-legal-tutorial/tree/main/ip-legal/skills/clearance
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/az9713/claude-for-legal-tutorial --skill clearance-az9713

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps legal teams quickly triage a proposed trademark by running intrinsic bar checks, identifying potentially similar marks, and flagging likelihood-of-confusion factors—without ever concluding the mark is clear.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Trademark knockout screening: Flags likely-dead intrinsic issues (e.g., generic, descriptive, deceptive, primarily geographically descriptive, surname, false connection, prohibited matter, functional).
  • Similar-marks search + attribution: Uses available integrations (e.g., Solve Intelligence, Descrybe, CourtListener) to find potentially confusingly similar marks, or clearly states when no database search ran.
  • Confusion-factor mapping: Applies the correct jurisdiction-specific likelihood-of-confusion framework (by practice profile / enforcement posture) and flags each factor for attorney review.
  • Structured output for next steps: Writes a triage memo to the correct workspace and ends with recommended next actions and routing for non-lawyer gatekeeping.

Quick Start

Use the clearance skill by submitting the proposed mark, the goods or services, and the jurisdictions you care about, and the Skill will run knockout checks, look for similar marks, and produce a triage memo for attorney review.

Frequently Asked Questions about clearance

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I run a trademark clearance knockout search before hiring an attorney?

Trademark clearance triage screens proposed marks for intrinsic bars like generic or descriptive terms and identifies potentially similar marks for likelihood-of-confusion review, outputting a work-product memo for attorney routing without issuing a clearance opinion.

What is trademark intrinsic bar screening and when do I need it?

Intrinsic bar screening checks if a proposed trademark faces automatic rejection due to being generic, descriptive, deceptive, primarily geographically descriptive, a surname, or functional matter. It is needed during initial adoption, filing, or pre-professional-search assessments.

Can I use this trademark triage to determine if my mark is definitively clear?

No, this trademark triage never concludes a mark is clear. It applies the correct jurisdiction-specific likelihood-of-confusion framework to flag risk factors and similar marks, producing an attorney-review-only memo for professional legal opinion.

Does trademark clearance triage work with legal research databases like CourtListener?

Trademark clearance triage optionally runs connector-based database searches through integrations like Solve Intelligence, Descrybe, and CourtListener to find similar marks. If no database search runs, the output clearly states this limitation.

How do I apply a multi-factor likelihood of confusion framework to a proposed trademark?

The triage applies the correct jurisdiction-specific likelihood-of-confusion framework based on your practice profile and enforcement posture. It flags each confusion factor for attorney review rather than providing a final legal determination.

What are the limitations of using automated trademark knockout searches?

Automated trademark knockout searches act only as a first-pass triage for non-lawyer gatekeeping. They flag intrinsic bars and identify similar marks but cannot replace a professional search or provide a legal opinion on whether a mark is clear.