Trademark Verification: What It Is and Why It's Important

Before register a trademark, it is extremely important to check whether the trademark you have chosen is already registered or used by another entity. The checking process includes research in national and international trademark databases, which allows you to avoid potential legal conflicts and protects your investment in the brand.

What does the Trademark Check service include?

1. Check within the national register for the relevant territory where you wish to apply for your trademark. For example, if you wish to register a TM with territorial scope in Bulgaria, we will check the trademark register at the Patent Office of the Republic of Bulgaria. 
2. Check in the registers of the EU Intellectual Property Officeif your trademark will be applied for as a European trademark. 
3. Check in international registers such as in the WIPO Global Brand Database. 

The IPfabrika team performs both automated checks using specialized software and personally checks the relevant registers to which your trademark will be applied. In this way, through double checking, we guarantee maximum protection for you. 

Why is it important to check the trademark?

Preventing legal disputes
Applying for registration of a similar or identical mark to an earlier one can lead to costly opposition or cancellation proceedings, as well as financial losses. By checking the mark in advance, we will help you reduce these risks.

Establishing your business identity
A verified and protected trademark guarantees that your goods and/or services are unique and stand out in the market. This provides security and trust among your customers and partners, and guarantees you and your business monopoly rights - only you will be able to offer goods and/or services with the registered trademark, and only you can prohibit third parties from doing so.

Saving time and resources
The process of registering a trademark requires time and resources. If the trademark is already registered by someone else, checking will save you the cost and effort of an unsuccessful registration. However, our team remains available to assist in finding alternative solutions.

How to use IPfabrika's trademark checker tool?

On the website of IP factory You can easily check your trademark. The process is simple and user-friendly. 

The IPfabrika team offers expert support and consultation on all aspects of trademark examination and registration. Contact usto protect your ideas and create a secure foundation for your business. 

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