 
International Clearance/ Availability Searches
Our
many years of extensive searching experience dictates that
we would prefer to firstly discuss specific search requirements
with clients and then recommend the most efficient and
cost effective course of action.
Failure to do this could result in spending substantial
sums of money on research and still be left uncertain
as to the availability of a new brand. In some cases,
screening or culling searches are deemed appropriate
rather than comprehensive searches in the first instance.
We adopt a practical commonsense approach to
brand clearance to achieve maximum savings for the
benefit of our clients.
We do offer a limited number of standard searches, a
selection of which are summarised below.
- Federal PTMO Databank
Availability Search (Word
Mark)
This comprehensive clearance search covers
the designated primary class and related classes for
the one fixed charge.
It will locate identical and similar
marks though it is limited to Federal Trade Marks.
It does not cover State Registrations or Common
Law and such must be considered as a limited search.
- Full Availability Search (Word
Mark)
This is the most comprehensive clearance search
that covers the primary and related classes for the
one fixed charge. It will provide peace of mind that
you have taken prudent action to avoid the possibility
of infringement and to also expose any potential obstacles
to both use and registration.
We believe that this premium
search product, which includes an industry/ business
focused Common Law element, will satisfy due diligence
obligations. It is the only word mark search that we
recommend be conducted before a new trade mark is used
and before the lodgement of an application for registration.
The search includes the following stages/ elements:
- A
comprehensive search of the US Patent & Trade
Marks Office Databank (PTMO) covering the designated
primary and related classes.
- A search of State
Trade Mark Registrations and Applications.
- An
extensive Common Law search/ element covering trade
/ commercially relevant research materials, directories
and internet search engines as deemed appropriate.
TMO Databank Availability Search (Word
Mark)
This comprehensive clearance search covers
the designated primary class and related classes for
the one fixed charge in all three (3) of the above Registers.
It does not cover Common Law, and while very comprehensive,
it must be considered as a limited clearance search.
A Common Law element for the United Kingdom is available
at an additional charge.
 Identical Screening Search (Word
Mark)
This is a valuable screening tool to be used in the
initial stages of new trade mark availability research.
The search will reveal identical and near identical
trade marks in the above three (3) Registers. This search
should always be followed by a comprehensive search,
as its results are not conclusive.
Other Countries/ General
We offer many different types of cost effective searches
in most every country. Regional searches can be constructed
to suit specific requirements.
Multiple orders at the same time will result in considerable
savings and we encourage you to always seek an estimate
of our charges on this basis.
Contact Us now
to discuss your current overseas search requirements
and to obtain an estimate of our competitive charges. |
