Trademark and Design Clearance Searches

Before you launch and adopt a new brand or product, it is necessary to perform a clearance search. The search enables a trademark or design attorney to establish whether a mark or design already exists, or if it is available for use both online and offline, and if it is likely that you can register it.

Performing a thorough search of existing rights helps you minimise the risk that you will later run into obstacles once you have filed your trademark or design application – and likely save you time and money. Conducting a clearance search reduces the likelihood of having to remove products from the market, rebrand them, and pay damages to the owner of an earlier trademark or design.

To ensure that the new trademark can be communicated, we carry out clearance searches alongside domain name and social media searches. We also use search engines to find out if someone else is using it – although they haven’t registered it – and to avoid surprises going forward.

Need assistance with a clearance search for a trademark or a design?

At Zacco, we have extensive experience in supporting our clients with reviewing the current landscape for potential conflicting marks and designs. We assist clients in making informed decisions before investing time and money in a new trademark or design. The clearance search results in a comprehensive report, which provides you with our recommendation for the best strategy going forward.