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Eligibility
How we decide whether your domain qualifies for the logo with the checkmark, the logo only, or neither yet, and what to do next in each case.
After the free checks, you get one of three results, with the evidence behind it and your next steps. You see this before you pay anything.
The three results#
Eligible for logo + blue checkmark#
Your logo matches a registered US trademark owned by your company (or one you've told us about and we've verified). Next: review the estimate and continue to checkout.
Eligible for logo only#
We didn't find a registered trademark, but your logo has been in public use for at least 12 months. Next: continue with a CMC, and optionally file a trademark to upgrade later.
Not currently eligible#
Neither route works yet, usually because the company or logo is new and there's no registered trademark. This is common for young companies, and it's temporary.
We show you:
- What's missing, requirement by requirement, with the evidence we found. For example: "No matching USPTO registration found" or "Earliest web archive capture: March 2, 2026 (7 months ago)."
- When you may qualify, if we can tell (for example the date your logo reaches 12 months of public use).
- Next steps:
- Get notified. Leave your email and we'll tell you when you qualify. Creating an account is optional.
- File a trademark. Our trademark filing service can help: email trademark@getverifiedinbox.com.
- Prepare meanwhile. You can already fix your email security settings, so you're ready when the time comes.
What we check#
| Requirement | Logo + checkmark (VMC) | Logo only (CMC) |
|---|---|---|
| Your own, registered domain | ✓ | ✓ |
| Registered trademark matching your logo | ✓ | — |
| Logo publicly used for 12+ months | — | ✓ |
| A logo we can convert to the inbox format | ✓ | ✓ |
| Email security at enforcement | needed before going live | needed before going live |
Email security settings don't block eligibility: you can fix them during setup. The certificate issuer makes the final decision during its own checks; if it rejects your application, you get a full refund.
Evidence we use#
- Trademarks: US Patent and Trademark Office records, matched against your logo automatically, with a manual review when it's unclear. See Trademarks.
- Public use: public web archive captures of your website showing your logo (prior use).
- Domain: registration and DNS lookups.
The estimate#
With an eligible result, you see the estimated yearly total: our plan plus the certificate issuer's fee, as separate lines. See Pricing.