Prior to adopting a trade mark, or filing an application for registration, it is prudent to conduct a search of the Australian Trade Marks Office database to:

Additional searches may also be undertaken including searches of telephone directories, domain names, company and business name registrations, internet searches and searches of industry publications and databases as well as marketplace investigations.

 

Our trade marks team is available to advise on appropriate search strategies in Australia and overseas, and provide an estimate of costs. Our search reports will give you a detailed analysis of the findings and options for resolving any potential conflicts.