Quick Start Guide

Created by Howard Katzenberg, Modified on Tue, Dec 2, 2025 at 12:32 PM by Howard Katzenberg

Welcome to GleanMark

GleanMark is a professional trademark search and monitoring platform that helps you protect your brand. This guide will help you get started in just a few minutes.

Step 1: Navigate the Platform

Use the sidebar to access key features:

  • Dashboard - Your home page with portfolio overview
  • Search - Search the USPTO trademark database
  • Portfolios - Organize your trademarks into collections
  • Owners - Track trademark owners you want to monitor
  • Alerts - View and manage your alert inbox
  • Analysis - AI-powered trademark analysis tools
  • Settings - Account preferences and billing

Step 2: Search for Trademarks

From the Search page, you can search by:

  • Trademark mode - Search by trademark name, mark identification, or serial number
  • Owner mode - Search by trademark owner name

Step 3: Create a Portfolio

Organize your trademark monitoring by creating portfolios:

  1. Go to Portfolios in the main navigation
  2. Click New Portfolio
  3. Give your portfolio a name and description
  4. Add trademarks from search results

Step 4: Set Up Alerts

GleanMark monitors your trademarks with 5 alert categories:

  • Legal Status - Status code changes
  • Deadlines - Renewal dates, filing deadlines
  • TTAB - Opposition and cancellation proceedings
  • Ownership - Assignment and ownership changes
  • Similar Marks - Competitive monitoring for similar filings

Configure alert preferences in Settings > Alerts & Notifications.

Step 5: Track Owners

Monitor specific trademark owners with 6 alert categories:

  • New Applications - New trademark filings by owner
  • Assignments - Assignment to or from owner
  • Owner Info - Name and address changes
  • Portfolio Events - Publication, registration, renewal, abandonment
  • TTAB Activity - TTAB proceedings involving owner
  • Citation Alerts - Owner marks cited against other applications

Need Help?

Use the chat widget in the bottom-right corner or visit our Help Center.

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