Trademark Interface Profits

A business that takes the public USPTO trademark database and creates a user-friendly interface for searching trademarks. The example given is Trademarkia.com, which successfully monetized this concept.

Key Points:

• Core Concept:

  • Takes public trademark data and adds a consumer-friendly layer on top
  • Simplifies complex government database searches into an easy-to-use interface
  • Allows users to search 11 million trademarks easily

• Business Model:

  • $5 million in ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue)
  • Bootstrap business (no VC funding)
  • Previously subscription-based, recently removed subscription model

• Key Features:

  • Simple search interface ("example: mickey mouse")
  • Shows who owns trademarks
  • Displays what categories trademarks are filed under
  • Reveals filing dates and status
  • Shows associated names

• Value Proposition:

  • Transforms complicated USPTO government interface into something user-friendly
  • Helps businesses verify trademark availability
  • Assists with due diligence for company acquisitions and branding

• Market Opportunity:

  • Hidden in plain sight business opportunity
  • Takes public data and makes it accessible
  • Serves both individuals and businesses needing trademark information