How to tell whether a trademark MCP server actually monitors your brand

A trademark MCP server that only searches returns a list of existing marks, with no record of what is new, so it cannot function as a true watch. The key test is whether the tool can report changes since a given date through a stored watch set and a changes-since call. The article stresses that the critical window runs from publication to opposition, so the server should key records on publication date and cover Madrid designations, not just registrations. Buyers should also check which offices are watched and how often, and whether pricing is visible before connecting. The author suggests a checklist of eight questions, with six or more yes answers indicating a real watch, and notes that the test applies to any vendor, including their own product.