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Registering a trademark is an effective way to protect the value of your intellectual property and your brand.
By obtaining legal advice, you can avoid costly mistakes including making a registration too similar to an existing trademark or registering in the incorrect class.
What can I register a trademark over?
With 35 classes of goods and 10 classes of services (each containing many sub-classes), there are many options for registration to protect the value of your hard work and ideas. The classes can extend to a logo, picture, phrase, word/s, symbol, sound or scent.
By asserting your ownership, you can then prevent others from trading off your idea.
How do I register my trademark?
Firstly, reach out to us here, at PDC Law. We can provide advice and undertake preliminary searches to assess the market position of your proposed trademark.
The process can be broken down into four steps:
- Decide what you want to register as a trademark – what will have the most commercial impact?
- Undertake background trademark checks – Do any risks arise if your trademark is too similar to an existing registration?
- Identify and select the correct classification of your trademark.
- File the application with IP Australia.
You may also register your trademark internationally.
Further Questions?
If you are thinking about registering a trademark, selling a trademark or have trouble with an existing registration, we can provide advice on the best way forward.
Contact: Jade Cross
Contact us at pdclaw.au or visit IP Australia for more information!
Jade has a keen interest in business development and strategy and enjoys working with clients to develop bespoke commercial solutions to their needs.
