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«SolarVolt»
16.02.2026 14:32 • 8 results • DPMA + EUIPO
Nice Classes (AI-assigned)
Trademarks Found (8)
| Risk | Mark | Source | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH | SolarVolt Energy | EUIPO | 87% |
| MEDIUM | SolarVoltec GmbH | DPMA | 62% |
| MEDIUM | SOLARVOLT Systems | EUIPO | 55% |
| LOW | VoltSolar AG | DPMA | 38% |
Overall Assessment: The trademark "SolarVolt" has a good registration chance (74 %). There is a direct conflict with "SolarVolt Energy" (EUIPO, Class 9) that should be resolved before filing.
Main Risk: The EU trademark "SolarVolt Energy" is registered in Class 9 (solar inverters) and shows high phonetic and visual similarity. Opposition proceedings are likely.
Recommendation: Consider differentiating with an addition (e.g. "SolarVolt Pro") or switch to Class 37 where no direct conflict exists. Legal counsel is recommended.
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What a trademark conflict actually costs
Four ways to clarify your trademark, side by side. What you get, what it costs, what stays unanswered.
| DIY Search | TMPilot | Lawyer | Not checking | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | 29 € | 300-500 € | 10,000 €+* |
| Duration | Hours | 30 seconds | 1-2 weeks | Risk grows quietly every day |
| Data sources | Exact match only | EUIPO + DPMA | EUIPO + DPMA | No check |
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| Nice class mapping | ||||
| Cease-and-desist risk | Medium | Low | Low | High: cease-and-desist + rebrand |
* 10,000 €+ typical follow-up cost of a late trademark conflict: cease-and-desist 1,500-5,000 €, forced rebrand 5,000-50,000 €, DPMA opposition 120 € or EUIPO opposition 320 €, plus SEO loss and management time. See FAQ for details
Three classic mistakes before launch
The most expensive trademark problems do not come from checking. They come from postponing. TMPilot answers the commercial question first: can this name set you back later?
„I'll check later“
Later usually means the domain is registered, the site is live, copy and creatives are done, and rankings are picking up. From that point on, every correction is many times more expensive than checking now.
„I'll go straight to a lawyer“
A good move once the risk is high. Before that, the free 30-second filter with TMPilot saves you the 300 to 500 euros for an initial review that often ends with „no clear conflict“.
„My name is definitely unique“
Trademark conflicts are rarely about identical spelling. Similar visual or phonetic patterns, overlapping Nice classes, and regional reach are usually enough to trigger problems.
Frequently Asked Questions
10,000 € is a conservative estimate for the total downstream cost of a late trademark conflict. Typical components: cease-and-desist response (starting around 1,500 € in lawyer fees), forced rebranding (domain, design, copy, creatives - industry studies like Indie Law report 5,000-50,000 €), DPMA opposition fee (120 €) or EUIPO opposition (320 €), plus lost SEO visibility and management time. For larger companies the actual damage can be significantly higher. A free early check with TMPilot prevents exactly this escalation. This figure does not substitute legal advice.
TMPilot.ai is an AI trademark search platform with a free brand check. You enter the brand name you plan to use, TMPilot scans EUIPO and DPMA, and within 30 seconds you get a structured risk assessment with matches, classes, and recommendations.
TMPilot.ai searches EUIPO (EU-wide Union trademarks) and DPMA (German trademarks). Together they cover the majority of trademarks relevant for the German and EU markets. International (IR) trademarks with protection in Germany also surface via the DPMA register.
No. TMPilot.ai provides automated research and a risk assessment as a basis for decision. A binding legal opinion can only be given by a licensed attorney. For exactly this step we connect you with our network of specialized trademark law firms.
The AI analysis checks name and phonetic similarity, Nice class overlap, and the status of existing trademarks (active, expired, under opposition). The result is a risk rating per match, so you know exactly which trademarks are critical and which you can ignore.
Every search queries EUIPO and DPMA in real time. You always work with the current register state, not stale caches or data copies.
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