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There are already many trademarks, which is why a qualified similarity search should be carried out before filing your own application. Our team of experienced trademark experts carries out qualified similarity searches for you in all countries of the world.
Trademark search
The purpose of a professional trademark search is to check whether the use or application of a trademark might infringe the laws of third parties. This makes it possible to assess in advance whether your own trademark or designation conflicts with the trademark rights of third parties.
A distinction is made between identity and similarity searches. In an identity search, identical signs are searched for. In many cases, this can be carried out without the help of a lawyer by searching the relevant publicly accessible registers. A similarity search looks for similar signs, as trademark rights also protect against similar signs. This involves searching for both phonetically and visually similar signs. Professional similarity searches use complex algorithms to find as many potentially similar hits as possible. These are then legally evaluated.
When should you carry out a trademark search?
A trademark search should be carried out before using a sign or immediately before applying for a trademark.
Why should you carry out a trademark search?
A professional trademark search helps to assess the risk of collision between your own trademark and older third-party trademarks. This allows you to switch to another trademark in good time if the desired trademark collides with third-party trademarks.
You can also prepare for possible conflicts with third parties at an early stage if you still want to hold on to the desired trademark. For example, your own trademark applications can be adapted accordingly and possible agreements with owners of older trademarks can be explored in advance.
A trademark search also leads to greater legal certainty in the long term. Trademark searches are often not carried out for cost reasons and a trademark application is filed on the off chance. However, it is often overlooked that even a successful trademark application without opposition does not necessarily mean legal certainty. Owners of older trademarks can demand the cancellation of a trademark even after the opposition period has expired if it conflicts with older trademarks. Without a search, there is therefore always the risk that your trademark will be successfully attacked by an older law.
In summary, it can be said that a professional trademark search can be used to assess and classify risks. This can prevent damage to your own company. If, for example, it later transpires that your own trademark infringes the laws of third parties, all goods bearing this trademark must regularly be destroyed. The costs of destroying goods and advertising material, including the associated damage to your image, can often be avoided by conducting a trademark search in advance.
What does a trademark search cost?
We offer you comprehensive professional trademark searches in all countries of the world. We search for you in the trademark registers relevant to you and provide you with a legal assessment of any risks posed by the trademarks searched.
We offer the costs for such a similarity search at attractive all-inclusive prices so that the costs are transparent and calculable for you.
WOrtmarks and word elements
1 Country
Similarity search in all registers relevant for the country
(in up to 3 classes)
390€
plus VAT.
each additional class 100€ plus VAT
- Detailed identity and similarity search for trademarks for a word mark or word elements in a word/figurative mark in all relevant registers for the respective country.
- Search for company identifiers
- Search for relevant opposition proceedings
- Search for word meanings in different languages
- Search for assigned domains
- Research via internet search and social media
- Search for apps, music and video (if relevant)
- Search for names of alcohol (if relevant)
- Search for information on medicinal products (if relevant)
- Detailed evaluation and assessment of the research with risk analysis and recommendation for further action.
- Advice on any necessary adjustments and the brand shape
EU27
Similarity search in all registers relevant for the EU
(in up to 3 classes)
990€
plus VAT
each additional class 100€ plus VAT
- Detailed identity and similarity search for trademarks for a word mark or word elements in a word/figurative mark in all registers relevant to the EU, including the registers of all EU member states.
- Search for company identifiers
- Search for relevant opposition proceedings
- Search for word meanings in different languages
- Search for assigned domains
- Research via internet search and social media
- Search for apps, music and video (if relevant)
- Search for names of alcohol (if relevant)
- Search for information on medicinal products (if relevant)
- Detailed evaluation and assessment of the research with risk analysis and recommendation for further action.
- Advice on any necessary adjustments and the brand shape
Additional land
Additional country in a similarity search*
(in up to 3 classes)
100€
plus VAT
each additional class 25€ plus VAT
- Detailed identity and similarity search for trademarks for a word mark or word elements in a word/figurative mark in all relevant registers for the respective country.
- Search for company identifiers
- Search for relevant opposition proceedings
- Search for word meanings in different languages
- Search for assigned domains
- Research via internet search and social media
- Search for apps, music and video (if relevant)
- Search for names of alcohol (if relevant)
- Search for information on medicinal products (if relevant)
- Detailed evaluation and assessment of the research with risk analysis and recommendation for further action.
- Advice on any necessary adjustments and the brand shape
* applies only in combination with a similarity search in a country or the EU.
Figurative marks and figurative elements
1 Country
Similarity search in all registers relevant for the country
(in up to 3 classes)
590€
plus VAT.
each additional class 125€ plus VAT
- Detailed identity and similarity search for trademarks for a figurative sign or figurative elements in a word/figurative mark in all relevant registers for the respective country.
- Search for company identifiers
- Search for relevant opposition proceedings
- Search for assigned domains
- Research via internet search and social media
- Search for apps, music and video (if relevant)
- Search for names of alcohol (if relevant)
- Search for information on medicinal products (if relevant)
- Detailed evaluation and assessment of the research with risk analysis and recommendation for further action.
- Advice on any necessary adjustments and the brand shape
EU27
Similarity search in all registers relevant for the EU
(in up to 3 classes)
1.290€
plus VAT
each additional class 250€ plus VAT
- Detailed identity and similarity search for trademarks for a figurative sign or figurative elements in a word/figurative mark in all relevant registers for the respective country.
- Search for company identifiers
- Search for relevant opposition proceedings
- Search for assigned domains
- Research via internet search and social media
- Search for apps, music and video (if relevant)
- Search for names of alcohol (if relevant)
- Search for information on medicinal products (if relevant)
- Detailed evaluation and assessment of the research with risk analysis and recommendation for further action.
- Advice on any necessary adjustments and the brand shape
Additional land
Additional country in a similarity search*
(in up to 3 classes)
150€
plus VAT
each additional class 50€ plus VAT
- Detailed identity and similarity search for trademarks for a figurative sign or figurative elements in a word/figurative mark in all relevant registers for the respective country.
- Search for company identifiers
- Search for relevant opposition proceedings
- Search for assigned domains
- Research via internet search and social media
- Search for apps, music and video (if relevant)
- Search for names of alcohol (if relevant)
- Search for information on medicinal products (if relevant)
- Detailed evaluation and assessment of the research with risk analysis and recommendation for further action.
- Advice on any necessary adjustments and the brand shape
* applies only in combination with a similarity search in a country or the EU.
You can find an overview of all our flat rates for trademarks and designs in our price list for intellectual property rights (trademarks and designs).
Our expertise – your advantage
Our law firm has many years of experience in trademark searches and trademark monitoring. We currently manage trademarks on all continents in over 130 countries for our clients and are therefore familiar with the requirements and risks associated with trademarks at home and abroad. We have an excellent international network of trademark experts at our disposal, enabling us to provide you with the best possible advice and representation in protecting your trademark rights worldwide. For example, we can also offer special searches for Asian characters by native speakers who understand these characters. In this way, we can also offer comprehensive searches in countries such as Japan, Korea and China. Our team of trademark experts combines many years of experience and sound legal expertise in the evaluation of the trademark searches identified in order to provide you with a realistic risk assessment. You benefit from:
- Modern software:
We carry out our searches using state-of-the-art software from leading providers. This enables us to cover all countries worldwide. The costs for the third-party provider are already included in our prices. - Analysis and recommendation:
We analyze the hits found by the software and evaluate them with our legal expertise in order to give you a realistic risk assessment. We give you a recommendation on the risks and opportunities of the searched sign and how risks can be avoided or minimized. - Legal expertise:
Regular training and an intensive exchange within our professional network ensure that we are always informed about the latest developments in trademark law. - Experience with trademark offices:
Thanks to our many years of experience, we know the special features of the individual trademark offices and can therefore advise and represent you optimally. - International network:
We have a strong international network and are involved in international trademark law organizations such as INTA and ECTA. We work together with trademark attorneys worldwide in order to be able to offer detailed searches if necessary (e.g. for Asian characters). - Individual support:
We provide you with individual support and advice in connection with the scope and approach to trademark searches and, if necessary, with the following services in the following of a trademark application.
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