Name Availability Checker for Your Swiss Brand
Instant Name Check for Businesses and Trademarks
Use this online name checker to run a fast name availability check in Switzerland before you register a company, file a trademark, buy a domain, or launch a new brand.
Checkname combines official Swiss registers with AI-supported similarity search, so you can check a name online and catch conflicts earlier than with an exact-match-only search.
Learn more about our Swiss trademark search service.
Not just exact matches. Similar matches too.
Our AI catches names that look, sound, or mean something similar, the real threats free searches miss.
Need recurring checks? Explore B2B API documentation. Want expert follow-up? Contact our team.
Official Swiss register data sources
Sourced by official Swiss registers
Early screening matters in a crowded market: according to the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property, the Swiss trademark register contained 558,429 active trademarks at the end of 2023, and 16,908 new national trademark applications were filed that year.
Why Checking a Name Before Registration Matters
A domain search alone is not enough. A strong name availability search should review trademark rights, company names, and online use together before you invest.
Avoid Legal Conflicts and Trademark Issues
A proper name checker helps uncover earlier rights, including similar trademarks that may create confusion even when the wording is not identical.
Reduce Risk of Rejection During Registration
A name availability check before filing can reveal conflicts that may slow down or weaken your registration strategy for a company or trademark.
Protect Your Brand From the Start
Checking early helps you avoid wasted spend on logos, packaging, domains, and launch campaigns built around a name that may be difficult to defend.
How the Checkname Tool Works
Run one guided name availability search and review the results before you commit to a filing, domain purchase, or launch plan.
Enter Your Desired Company or Brand Name
Start with one name or compare several options before you commit to registration, design work, or a public launch.
Automated Search Across Swiss Registers and Databases
The tool runs a name availability search across Swiss trademark data, company records, and domain and web use in one workflow.
Get Instant Results With Availability Insights
You get a fast overview of exact and similar matches, plus practical guidance on whether the name looks lower, medium, or higher risk.
Know your risk before you invest in a name
Our AI scans official Swiss registers and web for names that look, sound, or mean something similar to yours, tailored to Swiss naming law to catch the real conflicts that matter.
Key Benefits of Using Checkname
Built for practical name validation in Switzerland, from first idea to pre-filing review.
Save Time Before Starting a Business
Use one online tool instead of manually checking multiple databases and search engines.
Make More Informed Naming Decisions
Evaluate candidate names for potential conflicts before you invest in branding or filings.
Reduce Legal and Branding Risks
Spot not only exact matches but also similar names early, before they lead to disputes or rebranding.
Simple, Fast, and User-Friendly Tool
Check a name online in minutes with clear results designed for founders, teams, and advisors.
See exactly what you're getting
Professional-grade analysis that's easy to understand
This visual overview shows how the report combines trademark, company, domain, and similarity findings in one interface, with availability insights that are easy to review and share.
Who Should Use a Company Name Checker
This tool is useful for anyone making naming decisions where availability, search quality, and risk matter.
- Founders validating a company name before registration in Switzerland.
- Startups comparing brand names before filing a trademark or buying domains.
- Marketing and brand teams running an early name availability search for campaigns or new products.
- Agencies, consultants, and law firms that need repeat checks and may want API access.
For recurring workflows, teams can also review B2B and API access options.
Three Sources. One Search. Complete Picture.
A better name availability search combines official Swiss records with domain and web checks. Read the full trademark search guide.
Swiss Trademark Register
Official IGE data with 500,000+ active trademarks and pending applications relevant to Swiss brand clearance.
Swiss Company Register
Official ZEFIX data with 800,000+ registered companies across all cantons and legal forms.
Domain & Web Presence
Check .ch, .swiss, .com, .de, .ai domains plus public web presence that can affect naming decisions.
Not just exact matches. Similar matches too.
A basic exact-match checker can miss the names that matter most. Checkname looks for terms that look, sound, or mean something similar, which is often where practical risk starts.
Examples of similar matches a better checker can surface
Fresh Data, Every Day
Synced with official Swiss registers and suitable for ongoing name screening
Smart Similarity Detection
Supports online name availability checks beyond identical wording
Fraction of Legal Costs
Get earlier clarity before expensive filing, design, or legal spend
Pay-As-You-Go, Only for What You Need
Choose the level of detail that fits your stage, from quick screening to deeper guidance for more sensitive naming decisions.
- No subscription required
- Built for one-off and recurring checks
- Official Swiss sources plus similarity search
| Option | Price | Best for | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Search Results | CHF 34.50 | Fast name availability check before filing or launch | Trademark, company, domain, and web result overview |
| Search + AI Analysis | CHF 54.50 | Deeper guidance before legal review or brand investment | Everything in Search Results plus risk score and recommendations |
| Enterprise Volume License | Contact us | Agencies, legal teams, and organizations with recurring searches | Volume pricing, premium support, and API access |
Ready to run your name availability check?
Use the online tool to check a name in Switzerland before you spend on filing, design, or launch. Results are fast, clear, and designed to support better decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our Swiss trademark and business name availability search service
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 is based on Swiss legal requirements and over 15 years of specialized 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