Trademarks need to be carefully selected to guard against competitive activities. You need to be sure that your proposed trademark does not conflict with an existing trademark in the same class. Otherwise, there is a risk of significant loss of investment, sales, marketing and promotion in addition to the risk of potential litigation. The registration of a trademark without a prior Trademark Research, may infringe upon the previous rights of a third party. This entity may then claim damages and/or file for injunctive relief. In addition to these damages, such a conflict may also compel the owner to change the company name or product name to not incur further damage. This can cause the owner great losses as the owner’s customers can not be sufficiently prepared for such a change.
It is therefore very important to research possible names already in the early stages of brand development. In the course of such research, we will search the relevant databases for identical marks. With these small efforts, we can determine whether the investment in a trademark makes sense or not.
Once determined which mark should be registered, we advise on a trademark research for similar marks in the intended classes of products and services as even similar marks can pose a threat to a new mark if there is a likelihood of confusion. With such a similarity research, we also consider company names, work titles as well as domain names as long as they are accessible online. We work with reliable online databases and give our attorney opinion of the risks of registration. With our similarity research, you will get an evaluation with specific further handling advice.
It is therefore very important to research possible names already in the early stages of brand development. In the course of such research, we will search the relevant databases for identical marks. With these small efforts, we can determine whether the investment in a trademark makes sense or not.
Once determined which mark should be registered, we advise on a trademark research for similar marks in the intended classes of products and services as even similar marks can pose a threat to a new mark if there is a likelihood of confusion. With such a similarity research, we also consider company names, work titles as well as domain names as long as they are accessible online. We work with reliable online databases and give our attorney opinion of the risks of registration. With our similarity research, you will get an evaluation with specific further handling advice.
The field of "Trademark Law" is processed in our office by our qualified IP lawyer Sylvio Schiller . Tel: 030-2005072-0 | Email: Schiller@f-200.com
If you have further questions? Our above general remarks can not replace advice in individual cases. If you need legal advice or representation for your specific concern, just call or write us.
* Creating and protecting distinctive trade marks and brands
* Reviewing, consolidating and improving trade mark portfolios
* Auditing trade mark portfolios
* Conducting trade mark clearance and searching
* Advising on registration procedures and selecting a suitable trade mark
* Obtaining trade mark registrations worldwide
* Devising global trade mark filing strategies
* Enforcing and defending trade mark rights
* Assisting in domain name protection and challenges to unauthorised domains
* Assisting in due diligence on IP rights
* Providing infringement advice
* Prosecuting applications, appeals and oppositions
Our business law firm advises and represents clients in the areas of Intellectual Property Law, including but not limited to Trademark Law, Unfair Competition Law, Media Law, and Copyright Law. We also specialize in Corporate Law, Employment Law, Real Estate Law, Family Law and alternative dispute resolution in all of the above areas. In addition, we also established an efficient claims management practice for our clients.
[f200] ASG Lawyers | Friedrichstraße 200 | Germany 10117 Berlin | phone: +49 (0)30-2005072-0 | fax: +49 (0)30-200507210 | Email: office@f-200.com
If you have further questions? Our above general remarks can not replace advice in individual cases. If you need legal advice or representation for your specific concern, just call or write us.
* Creating and protecting distinctive trade marks and brands
* Reviewing, consolidating and improving trade mark portfolios
* Auditing trade mark portfolios
* Conducting trade mark clearance and searching
* Advising on registration procedures and selecting a suitable trade mark
* Obtaining trade mark registrations worldwide
* Devising global trade mark filing strategies
* Enforcing and defending trade mark rights
* Assisting in domain name protection and challenges to unauthorised domains
* Assisting in due diligence on IP rights
* Providing infringement advice
* Prosecuting applications, appeals and oppositions
Our business law firm advises and represents clients in the areas of Intellectual Property Law, including but not limited to Trademark Law, Unfair Competition Law, Media Law, and Copyright Law. We also specialize in Corporate Law, Employment Law, Real Estate Law, Family Law and alternative dispute resolution in all of the above areas. In addition, we also established an efficient claims management practice for our clients.
[f200] ASG Lawyers | Friedrichstraße 200 | Germany 10117 Berlin | phone: +49 (0)30-2005072-0 | fax: +49 (0)30-200507210 | Email: office@f-200.com
