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What registration gives you
A registered trademark is a recorded, official right to a name or logo for the goods and services you list. It makes your claim easy to show to others and gives you a firm basis if someone uses a similar mark.
Protection is territorial. A registration covers the country or region where it was filed, so the list of countries matters as much as the mark.
What is included
- Confirming the mark, the owner and the countries to file in
- Choosing the categories (classes) and wording the list of goods and services
- Preparing and filing the application
- Following office letters and deadlines on your behalf
- Explaining any objection from the office and your options
- Sending you the registration certificate, or a clear report if the application does not succeed
How it works
- Talk and checkWe agree on the mark and countries. If you have not searched yet, we suggest doing that first.
- PrepareWe draft the application and send it to you for approval.
- FileOnce you approve, we file it and send you the filing details.
- ExaminationThe office reviews the application. It may accept it, raise objections, or publish it so others can react. We keep you informed.
- RegistrationWhen the office registers the mark, we send you the certificate.
Each office decides on its own terms and on its own timetable. We can prepare a strong application, but we cannot promise that a mark will be registered or say exactly how long it will take.
Common questions
Can I register one trademark in more than one country?
Yes, but not with a single filing. A registration works only in the country or region where it was filed, so we file in each country you choose. In some cases a regional or international route, such as the EU trade mark or the Madrid System, covers several countries at once. See regional systems.
What information do I need to give you?
The word or logo, the name and address of the owner, what the mark will be used for, and the countries to file in. If you are not sure which classes you need, the class finder is a good start. We confirm the rest when we send the quote.
Do you file before I approve anything?
No. Nothing is filed or charged without your approval. We prepare the application and send it to you, and we file after you have approved the quote and paid. See payment and refunds.
Can you promise that my trademark will be registered?
No. Each office decides on its own terms and on its own timetable. We prepare a careful application and keep you informed, but nobody can promise a result.
What if the office raises an objection?
We explain the objection and your options. A reply is extra work, so we quote it separately and in writing before we start: see office action response and charged only if it happens. If the matter turns into a full dispute, we can arrange a partner in that country: see trademark disputes.
How much does it cost?
The quote shows the official fee and our fee separately, for one class. Additional classes are quoted on request. See Prices.