Title Clearance

    Clear your title before it clears you out.

    Protecting the title of your film, television project, book, podcast, or software requires far more than a basic trademark search. We deliver the thorough legal diligence and formal Attorney Clearance Letter necessary to satisfy distributors, E&O insurers, and studios.

    E&O compliantAttorney Clearance LetterFlat fee — $2,997
    Why Title Clearance Matters

    Distributing an uncleared title is a risk you can't afford.

    Distributing an uncleared title leaves your project vulnerable to cease-and-desist claims, emergency title changes, and expensive legal battles from existing rights holders.

    Crucially, major distributors, streaming networks, publishers, and Errors and Omissions (E&O) insurance underwriters require both a comprehensive title search and a formal Attorney Clearance Letter before binding policy coverage or accepting a project for release.

    What you risk without clearance
    Cease-and-desist claims from existing rights holders
    Emergency title changes after marketing has already launched
    Expensive legal battles that stall or kill distribution
    Rejection by distributors, streaming networks, and publishers
    Denied E&O insurance coverage without a clearance letter
    Industry-Standard Search & Attorney Opinion

    A complete, turn-key title package.

    We leverage gold-standard entertainment industry search protocols combined with rigorous legal analysis.

    Cross-Media Coverage

    Deep-dive screening across feature film, television, publishing, software, licensing, domain, and common law records.

    Executive Citation Analysis

    Industry-standard conflict reporting that prioritizes direct name matches, phonetic similarities, and market overlaps by media category.

    Formal Attorney Clearance Letter

    An official legal opinion letter signed by experienced counsel, detailing the search findings, assessing trademark and copyright risk levels, and providing the explicit sign-off required for your E&O insurance application.

    E&O & Distribution Compliance

    A complete, attorney-backed clearance package formatted specifically to satisfy insurance underwriting standards and studio delivery checklists.

    Complete Costs, Stated Upfront

    Flat-Fee Package

    $2,997
    All-inclusive flat fee
    Comprehensive title search report
    Thorough legal analysis across all media categories
    Official Attorney Clearance Letter, signed by counsel
    E&O insurance and distribution-ready documentation
    Total price transparency — no hidden fees

    The entire package — search, analysis, and Attorney Clearance Letter — for one transparent flat price.

    Questions

    Title clearance questions, answered.

    01Why can't I just do a regular trademark search for my title?

    Titles for single creative works — a film, a book, a podcast episode — are generally ineligible for standard federal trademark registration. Clearing a title requires deep common law research across historic media registries, trade publications, and production databases that a basic trademark search does not cover.

    02Do I really need an Attorney Clearance Letter?

    Yes. Major distributors, streaming networks, publishers, and Errors and Omissions (E&O) insurance underwriters require both a comprehensive title search and a formal Attorney Clearance Letter before binding policy coverage or accepting a project for release. Without it, your project cannot be insured or distributed.

    03What does the $2,997 flat fee include?

    The all-inclusive $2,997 covers the comprehensive title search report, thorough legal analysis, and the official Attorney Clearance Letter. There are no hidden fees or add-ons — the entire package is one flat price.

    04How long does the title clearance process take?

    Turnaround depends on the complexity of the search and the number of potential conflicts, but we will give you a clear timeline at the start so you can plan your production and distribution schedule around it.

    05What happens if the search finds a conflict?

    If we identify a meaningful conflict, you receive a written explanation of the risk and clear guidance on your options — whether that means adjusting the title, pursuing a clearance agreement, or choosing a new name before you invest further in marketing or distribution.

    Ready to clear your title?

    Order your clearance package — one flat fee.

    Order Title Clearance — $2,997 →Explore all services →