From the first search to the registered mark, and after.

Trademark study

Registering a trademark is not always a simple matter of submitting an application. Many jurisdictions do not make information readily available to the public and some do not provide reliable data online. Researching the register first saves time, money and disappointment.

There are several reasons why you might want to begin the registration process with a study:

• If there is a pre-existing claim to your trademark, it is best to know this before you have invested time and resources into an application.
• Trademark similarities can be ambiguous and are best evaluated by a legal professional.
• It is possible to accidentally infringe on someone else's trademark if you are not aware of its existence.
• A trademark study provides a snapshot of potential brands in your target market.

With representation in almost every major jurisdiction, Trademarkers has up-to-date information on trademark application activities. Hence, we are able to offer the following services:

• Full analysis of existing trademarks, including similarities in appearance, sound, connotation and commercial impression.
• Consultation on what to do if an existing similarity is found.
• Enquiry with local trademark offices, as necessary.
• Detailed reporting on the availability of relevant marks and recommendations for your application.

Trademark registration

The ownership of a trademark is not automatically granted merely by using it. Generally speaking, only by going through the legal process of registration can you ensure rights to your trademark.

With a legally registered trademark, you gain several benefits:

• Potential copycats are deterred from infringing on your brand.
• The ability of other brands to claim that you are infringing on their trademark is severely diminished.
• If a confusingly similar mark is filed, it is much easier to pursue legal action against infringements.
• A registered trademark allows your brand to gain wider recognition.

Trademarkers navigates the registration process so that you get the trademarks you want in the countries where you do business. We provide our clients with the following:

• Filing services in over 150 countries and treaty regions.
• Consultation throughout the registration process.
• Entry into closed and restricted countries, where trademark registration is especially difficult.
• Real-time updates regarding the status of your application.

Office action response

The administrative office action response is drafted by experienced trademark attorneys who give your application the best possible chance of registering. This is the response to office actions with disclaimer issues, specimen problems, inaccurate descriptions of goods and services, inaccurate descriptions of logos, questions about foreign language translations, and other procedural refusals.

If your trademark refusal is caused by other reasons, for example a likelihood of confusion objection or a descriptiveness or genericness refusal, please refer to our complex office action response service.

The response is submitted to the respective trademark office within 3 to 4 business days. Contact us if you are unsure which service is appropriate for your refusal.

Trademark statement of use

Some jurisdictions require the filing of a statement of use or a declaration of use: you need to show the trademark office that you are using your trademark before it is registered or maintained.

• An easy process that takes less than 5 minutes.
• Proper formatting of your specimens.
• Review of your information to avoid common rejections.
• 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Trust us for your statement of use. We file thousands every year, with clear pricing and no hidden fees.

Revive an abandoned application

An application is abandoned when you unintentionally fail to respond to an office action or to a notice of allowance within the allowed time. It is not too late: our legal experts can revive your trademark application before it is lost forever, with a petition to revive.

• Thousands of petitions to revive filed and granted registration.
• Lifetime customer support.
• 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Please reach out to speak with one of our experienced trademark attorneys to explore the options left in your case. There are many complexities and nuances involved in filing a petition to revive.

International trademark application

Aiming for worldwide business recognition, or expanding into other countries? File your trademark internationally through the Madrid System. Our international brand protection services are managed by experienced trademark consultants and attorneys with almost 15 years of experience, for a personalised approach and timely results.

• Free consultation.
• No hidden fees.
• Experienced legal practitioners.
• Worldwide trademark registration expertise.

With the Madrid System we offer a convenient and cost-effective way of registering and managing trademarks worldwide: file a single application and pay one set of fees to apply for protection in up to 122 countries.

An international trademark application is usually registered around three months after filing, following a formalities examination by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The designated offices then examine the mark under their own law.

Trademark renewal

Get the most out of your trademarks, be prepared for the changing requirements around the world and benefit from the highly competitive rates of our renewal service. We are responsible for over 10,000 trademarks in over 200 jurisdictions; our renewal experts have the technical experience and tenacity to maintain your entire trademark portfolio.

Focus on your business and rest assured that your trademarks are in good hands. Free yourself from the administrative task of handling renewals and let our trademark experts handle it for you.

Minimise your costs while enjoying world-class service. Let's talk.

Change or update the trademark owner

Do you need to change or update your trademark owner's information, such as the address or the name, or do you sell or transfer your trademark to another owner? These changes must be recorded in the trademark register.

Trademark assignments are complicated and require experience. Work with a Trademarkers attorney to make sure your assignment is accurate and valid. The service includes:

• Preparation and filing of the assignment documents.
• Monitoring the assignment to ensure it is accepted.
• Status reports on the progress of your assignment request.
• The reel record of your assignment upon receipt.
• Calendaring and notice of all renewal deadlines for the assigned trademark.

If you need more detailed information on your particular case, let us know; we answer at no charge.

Trademark monitoring

Even after registration, your trademark is only secure as long as your ownership of it is enforced. Filing offices see thousands of applications every day, and many of them do not check for similarities before processing them.

Some things to consider regarding the importance of monitoring your trademark:

• Infringements must be acted upon immediately; in some cases you have only a few months to act.
• Trademark applications differ vastly from country to country; often only a local expert truly knows what is being filed.
• If your trademark is compromised, you may encounter trouble selling your goods or services, even if it is an established brand.

Our monitoring services include:

• Monitoring by legal experts, journalists and researchers.
• Immediate notification if an application for a mark similar to your own is published.
• Intervention and negotiations on your behalf with local trademark offices.
• Monthly reports updating you on the status of your trademark.

Letter of protest

Let us stop the registration of an infringing trademark application. A letter of protest is a pre-emptive action taken while an application is pending registration: it informs the trademark office of evidence that bears on the registrability of the mark.

Act now, because once the application is registered, a cancellation of the registered trademark is not only expensive but also a lengthy and complex procedure.

• Letter of protest filed by a trademark attorney.
• Similar trademark blocked from registration.
• Avoids thousands in litigation.
• Status reports on the letter of protest.
• Lifetime customer support and our 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Trademark opposition

Enforce or defend your trademark against infringers. Opposition proceedings block the registration of an infringing trademark during its opposition period, and our package makes it easy to enforce and defend your rights before the infringing application is registered.

• Quick and easy process.
• Attorney-quality documents.
• Guidance through the process.
• 100% satisfaction guarantee.