TRADEMARK SEARCHING & MONITORING

Searching
Once a new name (or several possible names) has been selected, it is critical to submit the name for a clearance search. Without performing a clearance search, it is impossible to know whether another company is already using the same name or a confusingly similar one in the marketplace. A clearance search will also determine whether the proposed name(s) are available for registration. During the clearance search, it is also wise to determine whether related domain names are available for registration or are already in use by competitors.

Comprehensive Trademark Clearance Search - $400
Includes throrough searches of Federal, State, common law and Internet databases; search report and opinion prepared by an attorney.

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Monitoring
As a valuable asset, a trademark must be protected and maintained. A trademark's strength and protection may be diminished unless action is taken quickly against infringing parties. The most effective and affordable way to protect the strength of a trademark is to constantly patrol for infringing uses. It is especially important to monitor possible infringing variations of your trademark in the Official Gazette of the U.S Patent and Trademark Office, a publication which lists all the newly approved applications for trademark registration. If the trademark application of a third party may cause confusion among your customers it is important to file a timely Opposition with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board within 30 days of the publication.

Early detection of potential trademark infringement is critical, because the failure to properly use your trademark or defend it against trademark infringers could diminish the protection and even cause result in abandonment or cancellation of the registration. A strong brand must be protected like any other physical asset. Trademark monitoring is an affordable and effective way guard against infringement and secure protection for your trademark.

Monitoring Services Include
Monthly searches for confusingly similar trademarks in the US Patent and Trademark Office database and the Canadian Trademark registry
Monthly searches of more than 20 general Internet search engines and 5 databases specific to your industry
Monthly updates of domain name registrations, expirations, and renewals due
Electronic monitoring of your trademark registration renewal dates
A Notice of Infringement letter written and sent to an infringing party, if necessary
Detailed report sent via email month

Monitoring Prices
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Number of TM's Annual Rate (each)
1 $700
2-5 $650
6+ $600

For additional information or a free consultation, Contact Mr. Pelton

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