Practice area 04
Trademark & Patent
Protect the name, mark and ideas your business is built on.
Overview
A business name or logo used for years can be lost to a competitor who registers first. Trademark registration converts goodwill into an enforceable right; patent registration protects a genuine invention from being copied.
The firm conducts searches, files applications, responds to examination reports and objections, and advises on protecting and enforcing your intellectual property.
Who this is for
- Traders and manufacturers with an established brand name
- Startups and educational institutions launching a new identity
- Inventors and small businesses with a novel product or process
- Businesses facing an objection or opposition to their mark
Scope of work
What the firm handles
Trademark Search & Advice
Availability searches across relevant classes and an honest view on registrability before you invest.
Trademark Filing
Preparation and filing of applications for word marks, logos and devices in the correct classes.
Examination Reports & Objections
Reasoned replies to examination reports and representation at show-cause hearings.
Oppositions & Renewals
Handling oppositions, counter-statements and timely renewal of registered marks.
Patent Registration
Provisional and complete specification support, filing and follow-up through examination.
Copyright & IP Assignment
Copyright registration and drafting of assignment and licence agreements.
How the work runs
A clear sequence, start to finish
- 01
Search
We check existing marks and advise on the strength of your proposed mark.
- 02
Filing
The application is prepared with correct class, description and specimen.
- 03
Prosecution
We respond to examination reports and attend hearings on your behalf.
- 04
Registration & renewal
Once registered we calendar renewals and advise on enforcement.
Questions
Frequently asked
How long does trademark registration take?+
Timelines vary with the registry's workload and whether objections are raised. Use of the TM symbol can begin as soon as the application is filed.
Can I register a trademark that I have been using for years?+
Yes, and prior use can strengthen your application. Evidence of use should be preserved and submitted where required.
Consultation
Need assistance with trademark & patent?
Call, message on WhatsApp or write in. Share the papers you already have and you will get a clear view of what is required, what it will take and by when.