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FAQs on Trademark Search Online

What is a Trademark Search?

Trademark Search is a critical legal step in process of selecting a new trademark. It is a normal search conducted online in a Trademark database to check whether a similar mark has already been applied for or registered in the similar class of goods/services as that of yours. It is also done to analyze strengths and weaknesses of your mark and to access the chances of a successful grant of registration.

What are the types of Trademark search?

Different countries might have their own Trademark Search systems, but primarily there are two types of trademark search: (1) Database search and (2) Common law search. The database search is a formal search which is conducted in the records available at the Registry of the Trademarks, while common law search is an informal search which is conducted outside the Government records.

At what stage a Trademark Search is done?

Usually, Trademark Search is conducted before filing the application for registration of your mark. It is done in the preliminary stages of the trademark registration process. You can also do a trademark search to identify infringers after you have procured registration over your trademark.

Why is Trademark Search important before proceeding with any trademark registration?

Registering a trademark is a lengthy process. If you choose a mark which is already on register or applied for registration, there are chances that your mark may get opposition from other registered/ third party users of the mark and that can prolong the application process. Apart from an Applicant and Opponent, a third party can also file an opposition to your trademark registration. So, to avoid this hardship and to save your time and money, it is wise to conduct a professional Trademark Search.

Is the outcome of Trademark Search a final decision?

The finality of the Trademark search will depend on the mark and its status in the registry of Trademark. Trademark Search only gives you the detail of other similar marks in the market. It is to be checked whether your mark is confusingly similar to an earlier registered / well-known trademark. The principle factor for coming to the conclusion is similarity between the marks and goods and services identified by the marks.

How reliable the results are?

All National Trademark registries maintains a record called as a Register of Trademarks which contains full details of all applications and renewals of all regional trademarks. Besides, no registration is required for common law rights in Trademarks thus, those marks would not be available in the database. But, it is always good to have the research done so that you can ease up your application process.

Is Trademark Search mandatory?

No, Trademark Search is not mandatory but as it provides the details of all other registered, pending, applied for marks for same/similar goods and services, it would be beneficial for you to conduct a basic Trademark Search. It would lessen down the scope of oppositions and make your application much stronger.

How is a Trademark Search done?

Normally any person or a company can conduct a trademark search online by visiting the trademark site but the search result will not be at a same level as a professional services. The search will be conducted according to the mark, for example, whether it is a word mark, stylized mark, logo types or is a trade dress. Especially when the mark is a logo or is a non-conventional trademark, it’s difficult for an individual to conduct the search himself and professional expertise is must.

What can be the outcome of Trademark Search?

There are certain possibilities available after you conduct a basic Trademark Search. One is there might be same / similar/ identical registered mark in the market with different kind of goods and services. The other possibility is, there might be same / similar, Identical mark in the market for same/ similar goods and services, but the mark might not be registered or is objected or not renewed or the proprietor of that registered mark is not using for the registered goods and services, or the proprietor has abandoned the mark.

Can the Trademark Search be only done in the initial stages of trademark registration process?

The trademark search can be done after the mark has been registered to check new applications and file opposition if the mark is same/ similar to your mark which is also called Trademark monitoring. But if you haven’t applied for registration, it’s wise to conduct a trademark search before you apply.

Advantages of Trademark Search Service

Less objections

Trademark Offices usually raises objection when there is already a similar mark existing in its records or when there is some inherent legal snag within the mark that makes it ineligible for trademark registration. You can thus fix the errors before filing the application, which ultimately decreases chances of objections being raised by the examiner.

Greater Success Chances

Once the search is finished, you get a wholesome picture of what may happen if the application is made for the trademark’s registration. You will have the details of all proprietors using similar marks in relation to the kind of goods or services you are providing. So you can easily predict the chances of procuring a successful trademark registration.

Protects Investment

If upon completion of search, it is found that the mark is already registered by some other proprietor in relation to your goods and services, we would ideally recommend you to abstain from filing the trademark application. This ultimately saves you both time and money that you would otherwise misspend to get your mark registered.

Why you choose us?

Undaunted Passion for the Discipline

The basic source of our team’s strength and commitment lies in our dedication towards the discipline. Almost all of our team members exclusively have specialized in the field of Intellectual Property Rights and are passionate to deliver their best in terms of services.

Young Team of Professionals

Our team comprises of a group of skilled and young professionals who are capable of handling several tasks in an impeccable manner. Our young team of professionals specializes in the discipline of Intellectual Property Rights and has been delivering time bound results without compromising with the quality of the work. Our ambitions are driven by the idea of success which we believe rests in our client’s level of satisfaction with our work.

Global Network of Clients

Our client base has no geographical boundaries. For the last three years, we have been working with clients based in the regions like North America, South America, Australia, Europe and several South Asian Nations. Our global reach established via international networking in such a short period of time is purely a result of high level commitment towards our work and client satisfaction which we have garnered through the quality of our work.

Happy Clients

I’ve utilized Lex Protector’s services for US trademarks/EU Trademarks/UK Trademarks, US Design Patents, and other similar projects. They do a great job at an affordable rate. I’ll definitely be using them again.

Joseph T

Co-Founder, Star Pack Products, Australia

Great team ! Great cooperation. The notable thing is that what they commit they will deliver . I had a great difficulty with other TRADEMARK people and ultimately I found them and the Lex protector Bangalore team , especially shilpa’s coordination is commendable. All the best team and its founder Aurobindo Pandey for future successes n milestones .

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Co-Founder, Star Pack Products, Australia

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David Jacobson

Co-Founder, Star Pack Products, Australia

They accomplished all I needed and were incredibly helpful and responsive. If someone wishes to register a trademark similar to mine, please use Lex Protector. You’ll not regret it.

Hyunjae Rhee

Co-Founder, Star Pack Products, Australia

I have worked with this firm to file account for their United Kindom entity at Companies House and HMRC. Good to work with and cooperative and a service provider of Tradeamark, Patents, Design registration services in UK and many countries around the work.

Tahir Shah

Co-Founder, Star Pack Products, Australia

My experience with Lex Protector was very good. I tasked them with a prior art search and they delivered a high quality report very fast. I will use their services again.

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Co-Founder, Star Pack Products, Australia

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Co-Founder, Star Pack Products, Australia

We have successfully been granted multiple patents and trademarks, thanks to Lex Protector! They are exceptional IP attorneys who are “worth their weight in gold”… and there is simply not enough stars to reflect the value they provide!

Dome Audio Inc.

Co-Founder, Star Pack Products, Australia

Team is highly efficient.
Things went very smooth in getting our trademarks registered.
Lex Protector is my go to company for all my trademark related legal querries not only for India but even for USA, Australia and other major countries.

Shalin Talajia

Co-Founder, Star Pack Products, Australia

The experience with Lex Protector was fantastic.
They accomplished all 3 trademarks I needed and were incredibly helpful and responsive and the work was dine very good time frame (not waited long). If someone wishes to register a trademark similar to mine, please use Lex Protector.

Biswajit Goswami

Co-Founder, Star Pack Products, Australia

Amazing experience. Very professional and resourceful . I have used them for all my trademarks in several countries namely: USA, Mexico, Canada, Japan, Australia and China. They have helped me several times in solving IP issues for my listings on amazon. Always available for quick questions over skype, anything they are not sure about they will be 100% transparent which is extremely important in Trademarks and IP.

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Co-Founder, Star Pack Products, Australia

I have been taking service from Lex Protector since few years now. Excellent advice on trademark area I.e. registration, maintain, advice. We have also received best advice and work on legal policy drafts, legal letters etc. I highly recommend them specially to Mr. Siddharth who is prompt in replying. Much appreciate.

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Co-Founder, Star Pack Products, Australia

I have been using Lex Protector now for around 4 years to do all of my Patent filing and registrations and Trademark registrations in various countries. They have always been very thorough, professional and timely to deal with. They have always came through for me. I highly recommend that you use Lex Protector for any of your legal work you need completing, they will not let you down! 5 stars!

Allan Say

Co-Founder, Star Pack Products, Australia

My Experience With LEX PROTECTOR Was Very Good. I Contacted Siddharth Mathur Sir For My Company’s Trademark Related Work. He Solved All my query and douts very Promptly and Precisely.

Sardar Agro

Co-Founder, Star Pack Products, Australia

Processing is good with a lot of experience and quick communication. I will contact you again if there is anything else.

Yesol Baek

Co-Founder, Star Pack Products, Australia

Professional, great communicators, great results. Would not hesitate to use firm’s services for trademark registration again. Thanks!

MATTHEW HODGE

Founder Star Pack, Australia

Great work as always for Trademark Search from Lex Protector.

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MD Gold Tiger Holdings, FL, USA

Lex Protector helped us file several trademarks and copyright. They were easy to reach, always available and were quick to understand the legal requirements of our business. Recommended!

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CEO VitaminBestBuy, NY, USA

Hired them for Patent filing and Trade Mark. They were great to work with. Will be using them again.

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CEO, Scilent Action, USA

I was very happy with their work, they successfully had links removed under the DMCA Takedown processes on several websites, it was very cost effective and stress free way to protect our brand.

Riel Roussopoulos

CMO, IXLD Media Inc, Canada

Lex Protector made this very easy for me, they took care of everything in a very professional way. Top notch service!

Javier Benia O’Neill

Director, QB Media, Uruguay

Not the first time we have worked with LexProtector and we continue to be very satisfied with the quality of work and support. Knowledge on international law is exceptional, this vendor keeps on top of us to ensure they are able to deliver within set deadlines and expectations, will continue to work with.

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Operations Manager, Morgan McKinley, UAE

Lex Protector have experienced and professional attorneys. I was privileged to work with them on some items and will certainly work with Aurobinda in the future. I have met with him in person when in India and found him to be just as professional in person as he is thru Emails.

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Matthew Hodge

Co-Founder, Star Pack Products, Australia