General

Identical Mark Search

This search does exactly as its name suggests and looks for the identical word. It is also used to check the status of registered, pending and lapsed Marks, or to look for a proprietor, agents name or other details such as the goods listing. It is not recommended that a decision to use or register a Mark is made on this search alone.

Full Search of the Trade Marks Register

Any similar Mark can be cited by the Registrar as grounds for objection to an application. Before lodging a Mark it is advisable to check that any objections are unlikely to be insurmountable. Registering a Mark is of the utmost importance to the owner as it distinguishes the goods and services from those of competitors. It can be extremely costly to develop and use a Mark and then have to withdraw or change its name after a substantial period of use. It also leaves the owners of the Mark open to action for infringement. It is therefore imperative that a Full Trade Mark Search of the Trade Marks Register is carried out before use or registration.

Our Full Search takes into account phonetic equivalents and misspellings and we supply full goods and specification listings for all marks resulting from the search. If required we can undertake commonlaw searches, company searches and some investigative work in order to establish earlier rights. We also, on request advise on registrability or likelihood of confusion or association with existing marks.

Logo Search

Where there is a device, sign or logo, we comprehensively search the relevant classes for like Marks. Details of potentially conflicting Marks are provided.

Trade Mark Searches also allow an insight into competitors products. It is possible to conduct a Search by owners name.