Buying Rights To A Name -
Conduct a thorough search using the USPTO Trademark Search (formerly TESS) to ensure no similar names exist in your industry class.
If the name is not yet owned, you can acquire federal rights by registering it with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) . buying rights to a name
Costs vary wildly based on brand value, from a few thousand to millions for established brands. Conduct a thorough search using the USPTO Trademark