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We specialize in providing comprehensive Trademark Search Worldwide services to help businesses safeguard their intellectual property on a global scale. Whether you are a startup looking to expand internationally or an established company entering new markets, conducting a thorough trademark search is crucial to avoid potential conflicts and ensure your brand is protected.

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We A.A. Dewan & Co. recognize that in today’s interconnected global marketplace, safeguarding your brand is essential to staying ahead of the competition. Hence our Trademark Search Worldwide are designed to help businesses secure their intellectual property by identifying potential conflicts and ensuring their trademarks are protected in key international markets. Here’s how we do it:

1. Initial Consultation and Requirements Gathering:

We begin by gaining a clear understanding of your trademark, including its name, logo, and the associated goods or services. Thereafter this allows us to establish precise search parameters tailored to your business objectives and target markets.

2. Trademark Classification:

Using the Nice Classification system, we classify your trademark according to the relevant goods and services. This ensures that we focus on the correct market areas and industries for a more accurate search.

3. Global Database Access:

We utilize a range of international trademark databases to perform a comprehensive Trademark Search Worldwide:

These databases provide us with comprehensive access to both registered and pending trademarks worldwide.

4. Search Scope & Coverage:

We perform searches across all relevant jurisdictions and categories to ensure we’re covering every possible conflict, both in the countries you’re operating in and those where you plan to expand.

5. Analysis of Results:

After conducting the search, we provide an in-depth analysis of the findings. This includes:

  • Identifying Conflicts: We pinpoint any existing trademarks that are similar or identical to yours, which could present legal risks.
  • Jurisdictional Assessment: We assess the risk of trademark conflicts in various countries based on the findings and provide guidance on the potential for trademark registration in each market.

6. Report Delivery:

You’ll receive a comprehensive report detailing the search results. This report includes:

  • A list of conflicting trademarks, if any.
  • Our expert analysis and recommendations for overcoming any conflicts.
  • Next steps for filing and protecting your trademark globally.

7. Risk Mitigation and Strategy:

Based on the search results, we offer risk mitigation strategies. This might include modifying your trademark, changing its classification, or pursuing legal avenues to resolve conflicts.

8. Ongoing Monitoring:

After your initial trademark search, we offer trademark monitoring services to keep an eye on any new registrations that may pose a threat to your brand. This ensures that your trademark remains protected over time and across borders.

9. Assistance with Filing:

If the search is clear and you’re ready to move forward, we assist you with filing your trademark application through the Madrid Protocol or directly with national trademark offices. Our team ensures the application is submitted accurately, meeting all requirements for international protection.

After conducting the search, we proceed with registering your trademark globally. We assist in filing your trademark application through the Madrid Protocol or directly with national trademark offices, ensuring that your brand is protected in the markets where you plan to do business.

Filing by Office of Origin:

To file for a Global Trademark Register under the Madrid Protocol, applicants must fulfill specific requirements based on their home country. For applicants in Pakistan, one of the following conditions must be met:

  • Be a citizen of Pakistan.
  • Be a resident of Pakistan.
  • Have a genuine business or commercial establishment in Pakistan.

In addition, the applicant must hold a national trademark registration number with the Trademark Registry of Pakistan, which will serve as the foundation for the international filing. The Global Trademark Register must align with the national registration in terms of the trademark and the list of goods/services.

Through the Madrid Protocol, applicants can designate multiple member countries for trademark protection. The application can be filed either via a prescribed form or electronically.

How We Can Help You:

We simplify the Madrid Protocol Global Trademark Register process for you. Once you file with the Trademark Registry (Office of Origin) in Pakistan, the registry will verify your details and forward your application to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

You can choose to file the application in one of three languages: English, French, or Spanish. This flexibility allows you to designate multiple countries for global trademark protection, ensuring that your brand is safeguarded in the jurisdictions that matter most.

WIPO Global Brand Database:

We rely on the WIPO Global Brand Database to conduct thorough trademark searches, helping you identify trademarks registered under the Madrid system, Lisbon system, and those protected under the Paris Convention 6ter. This helps us assess whether your trademark may conflict with others already registered internationally.

Madrid Protocol Trademark Filing Process:

  1. File with the Office of Origin:
    Submit your trademark application to the Trademark Registry of Pakistan. This serves as the foundation for your international filing.

  2. WIPO’s Formal Review:
    After your application is submitted, WIPO conducts a formal review to ensure compliance with the Madrid Protocol. If all requirements are met, WIPO will register the trademark in the International Register and notify the designated countries.

  3. Substantive Review by Designated Countries:
    Each designated country will then perform its own substantive examination of your trademark based on national laws. The scope of protection for your trademark is typically determined within 12 to 18 months.

Pakistan’s Role in the Madrid System:

For applicants from Pakistan, international trademark applications are submitted to the Trademark Registry (TMR) of the Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan (IPO-Pakistan). Furthermore the TMR ensures the application complies with the Madrid Protocol. If no objections arise, the TMR certifies and forwards the application to WIPO for international registration, helping to expand your brand’s protection globally.

Furthermore our Global Trademark Register services simplify the complex International Trademark Filing Process under the Madrid Protocol, making it easier for businesses in Pakistan to protect their trademarks worldwide. From filing with the Trademark Registry of Pakistan to international registration with WIPO, we guide you every step of the way, ensuring your trademark is securely protected in multiple countries.

Why Choose Our Worldwide Trademark Search Services?

Our team consists of experienced trademark professionals who understand the complexities of global trademark law and the nuances of different jurisdictions.

We provide trademark search services in over 100 countries, ensuring you have protection in all major markets.

By leveraging tools like the Madrid Protocol, we offer a cost-efficient way to extend your trademark protection worldwide.

Our thorough searches and expert analysis give you the confidence to expand your brand without the fear of infringing on others’ intellectual property.

Contact us today to begin your journey toward global brand protection with the Madrid Protocol!

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