How to do a Trademark Search

A trademark search is crucial before submitting the application for getting the trademark registered. That is because the applicant should be aware if the mark that he wishes to get registered is unique and available for registration or not. If the trademark is already registered in the desired class, then the Applicant can face legal consequences if he chooses to proceed with the registration. 

Following are the advantages of getting a trademark search done – 

1.  Avoid Legal Conflicts – Performing a trademark search ensures that the proposed mark is not in use already. This helps to avoid costly legal suits.

2.  Increased chances of Registration – The chances of getting the trademark registered is more if no such similar or identical mark exists. 

3.  Saves time and money – A trademark search helps you to identify the issues at the early stage, thereby allowing the Applicants to make the informed decisions which ultimately helps in saving the time and money which would have to be spent in dealing with future litigations.

The trademark search can be performed in the below mentioned manner-

1.  Visit the official website of the Intellectual Property Office and click on Public Search option 

2.  Then, you’ve to click on the Trademarks 

3.  You’ve to fill in the criteria as per your search 

4.  A list of matching trademarks will appear 

5.  You can save the report, if required. 

Using the above-mentioned process, a trademark search can be performed. 

If you wish to know more about Intellectual Property, kindly visit the below-mentioned links – (i) https://trialstrust.com/what-is-intellectual-property-ip/ ,(ii) https://trialstrust.com/india-registering-protecting-trade-marks-ip-law/ ,(iii) https://trialstrust.com/clearing-five-misconceptions-about-trade-marks-trade-marks-myths-intellectual-property-law/ and (iv) https://trialstrust.com/detrimental-effects-of-not-getting-a-trademark-registered-intellectual-property-law/

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