Swiss business-name and brand availability checker
Check your business name and trademarks instantly
Use Checkname.ch for a fast name availability check in Switzerland before you register a business, file a trademark, buy a domain or launch a brand.
Checkname.ch combines official Swiss registers with AI-supported similarity searches of publicly accessible data, helping you find conflicts that an exact-match-only search can miss.
Explore our services: Trademark search · Business-name search · Domain availability
Not only exact matches. Similar matches too.
Our tool detects names that look, sound or mean something similar, helping you find potential conflicts that basic searches often miss.
Official Swiss register data sources
Data from official Swiss registers
Early screening matters in a crowded market: the Swiss trademark register contained 558,429 active trademarks at the end of 2023, and 16,908 new national applications were filed that year.
Why Checking a Name Before Registration Matters
A domain search alone is not enough. A sound availability search considers trademark rights, business names and online use together before you invest.
Avoid Legal Conflicts and Trademark Issues
Find earlier rights, including similar trademarks that may block your brand even when the wording is not identical.
Reduce Risk of Rejection During Registration
A pre-filing name check can reveal conflicts that may delay or weaken your business or trademark registration strategy.
Protect your brand from the start
Check early to avoid wasting money on logos, packaging, domains and campaigns for a name that may be difficult to defend.
How the Checkname Tool Works
Run one guided availability search and review the results before committing to a filing, domain purchase or launch.
Enter your company or brand name
Check your chosen name before committing to registration, design or launch.
Automated, AI-enabled search
Search Swiss trademark data, commercial register entries, domains and the web in one workflow.
Get fast availability insights
Review exact and similar matches. The additional AI risk assessment classifies potential risk as low, medium or high.
Know your risk before you invest in a name
Our tool checks official Swiss registers and the web for visually, phonetically and conceptually similar names. The AI-supported risk assessment evaluates potential conflicts in the Swiss legal context.
Key Benefits of Using Checkname
Practical name screening for Switzerland, from the first idea to a pre-filing review.
Save time before starting
Use one online tool instead of checking several databases and search engines manually.
Make Informed Naming Decisions
Assess potential conflicts before investing in branding or filings.
Reduce legal and branding risk
Find exact and similar names early, before they result in disputes or rebranding.
Simple, fast and user-friendly
Check a name online within minutes, with clear results for founders, teams and advisers.
See exactly what you receive
Professional analysis presented clearly
The report combines trademark, company-name, domain and similarity findings in one interface, with insights that are easy to review and share.
Who should use Checkname.ch?
Checkname.ch supports anyone making a naming decision where availability, search quality and risk matter.
- Established companies launching new brands and founding subsidiaries.
- Branding and advertising agencies, consultancies and law firms checking names for their clients.
- Marketing and brand teams screening names for campaigns or products.
- Start-ups and founders comparing brand names before filing a trademark or purchasing domains.
For recurring workflows, teams can also explore B2B and API access.
Three sources. One search. Complete picture.
A robust availability search combines official Swiss records with domain and web checks. Our service guides explain each source in more detail.
Swiss trademark register
Official IGE data covering more than 500,000 active trademarks and pending applications relevant to Swiss brand clearance.
Swiss Commercial Register
Official ZEFIX data covering more than 800,000 registered businesses across all cantons and legal forms.
Domains and web presence
Check .ch, .swiss, .com, .de and .ai domains, plus public web use that can affect naming decisions.
Learn before choosing a name
Short guides to clearance, trademark protection and Swiss domain rules—useful before investing in branding.
Clearance
Why trademark and name checks matter
Registration alone does not show that you are free to use a brand.
Read guideProtection
Why trademark protection matters
How a registered trademark becomes an enforceable asset.
Read guide.swiss
Who can register a .swiss domain?
Eligibility rules and the required connection to the name.
Read guideNot only exact matches. Similar matches too.
A basic exact-match checker can miss important names. Checkname looks for terms that look, sound or mean something similar—often where practical risk begins.
Examples of similar matches a stronger search can find
Official register data
Swiss register data as the basis for your name check
Smart similarity detection
Checks name availability beyond identical wording
A fraction of legal costs
Gain clarity before expensive filings, design work or legal fees
Pay as you go, only for what you need
Choose the level of detail that suits your stage, from a quick screen to deeper guidance for sensitive naming decisions.
- No subscription required
- Suitable for one-off and recurring checks
- Official Swiss sources plus similarity search
| Option | Price | Best for | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Search results | CHF 34.50 | Fast availability checks before filing or launch | Trademark, business, domain and web result overview |
| Search + AI analysis | CHF 54.50 | Deeper guidance before legal review or brand investment | All search results, a risk score and recommendations |
| Enterprise volume licence | Contact us | Agencies, legal teams and organisations with recurring searches | Volume pricing, premium support and API access |
Ready to check your name?
Check a name in Switzerland before spending money on filing, design or launch. The results are fast, clear and designed to support better decisions.
Frequently asked questions
What you need to know about our Swiss trademark and business-name search
What is the added value compared to public registers and AI web search?
Free public registers and generic AI search tools mostly run simple identity checks. They show whether the exact same name or logo already exists — helpful, but not enough.
Checkname.ch uses the same trusted sources — the official Swiss Trademark Register, the Swiss Company Register and broad web searches — and then goes further.
Our algorithms detect confusingly similar names that look, sound or mean something similar. That is where the real legal risk lies: names that are not identical but close enough to cause confusion.
This helps you avoid forced rebranding, product recalls, rejected filings and costly legal disputes.
Think your name is safe?
"Sun Glow" might be free, but what about "Sunny Glow" in your industry?
Here are some real-life examples where the owner of a similar name could step in and legally block you from using your chosen name:
- Visual similarity: e.g., Flowr vs. Flower, MEDINETTE vs. MESILETTE
- Phonetic similarity: e.g., Kwik vs. Quick, LIDL vs. LIFEL
- Semantic similarity: e.g., Karizma vs. C@RISMA, X-TRA vs. EXTRA
- Conceptual similarity: e.g., Blue vs. Ecoblue or T-Music vs. Emusic
Domain free? That doesn't guarantee your trademark or business name is safe to use. Similar-sounding earlier trademarks and names can block your name and domain. Existing prior rights of other companies can force you to rebrand.
The Nice Classification is the international system that groups all products and services into 45 categories, called "classes".
Your trademark only protects you in the classes you choose — and sometimes more than one class applies.
The good news: you don't need to figure this out yourself.
Our AI tool suggests the right Nice classes for your business or product. Just type in what you do, and we'll guide you to the correct classes instantly.
You can perform a single search to get an overview of the number of potential hits for your name.
After this initial free search, you can then select specific names for in-depth analysis and a comprehensive risk assessment.
For larger projects or bulk searches, please don't hesitate to contact us directly to learn more about our enterprise offerings.
Our tool has access to the Swiss Trademark Register, the Swiss Company Register, and web. The system uses advanced search algorithms which have been evaluated and fine-tuned based on the input of trademark professionals and lawyers.
This means a deep analysis that goes far beyond free searches — comparable to what lawyers use. What it doesn't do is replace a full legal opinion.
We give you a clear, easy-to-understand risk assessment based on reliable data, so you can make informed decisions with confidence.
For more confidence, we recommend a final review by a trademark attorney. Just contact us at contact@legiqo.com, and we'll connect you with a trusted specialist within 24-48 hours.
Your report shows identical and similar trademarks, company names and domains by similarity level and Nice Class. This helps you quickly judge which names are low, medium or high risk.
Why is this important?High and and middle risk names can create a risk of confusion. That risk can lead to conflicts with existing rights — for example, your trademark or business name being rejected, legal disputes with the owner or being forced to change your brand later.
Remember: domain availability doesn't guarantee trademark freedom.
The Risk Analysis adds a clear risk score and written explanation for each relevant hit, plus concrete recommendations on how to proceed with your chosen name.
Our Risk Analysis evaluates the likelihood of confusion with existing rights. It follows Swiss legal criteria and was developed with Giedre’s expertise from over 15 years of experience in IP enforcement and brand protection.
That means you don't have to guess how dangerous a conflict might be. You get an easy-to-understand overview that helps you decide: Is this name safe to use, or should I think twice?
If you see medium or high-risk matches, consider adapting your name or consulting a trademark attorney before investing further in branding or filings.
Talk to a trademark expert
We can connect you with an experienced trademark attorney within 24-48 hours. Just contact us at contact@legiqo.com
Check if the trademark is really in use
If your search shows identical or similar trademarks, do a quick online check to see if they are actively used.
Tip: If a trademark is more than 5 years old and not in genuine use, there may be options to challenge it (non-use defense or cancellation).
Think about alternative names
If the risk is too high, exploring other names or modifying your name might save you costly disputes later. We can connect you with an experienced naming expert within 24-48 hours. Just contact us at contact@legiqo.com
No.Checkname.ch is a powerful screening and decision-support tool, but it does not replace professional legal advice from a qualified attorney.
We can connect you with an experienced trademark attorney within 24-48 hours. Just contact us at contact@legiqo.com