A Trade Mark Monitoring Service (also known as a watching search) is a proactive way to protect your brand by tracking new trade mark applications that may conflict with your existing trade mark. Our service alerts you to any potentially infringing applications, allowing you to take action before they become a bigger problem.
Registering a trade mark is just the first step in protecting your brand. Without ongoing monitoring, you may not be aware if a competitor or another business attempts to register a name or logo that is too similar to yours.
If left unchecked, this could lead to brand dilution, customer confusion, and legal disputes that are costly and time-consuming.
Early Detection of Infringement: Be the first to know if someone tries to register a conflicting trade mark, giving you time to oppose it before it’s too late.
Protect Your Brand Identity: Ensure your trade mark remains unique and continues to distinguish your business from competitors.
Avoid Costly Legal Battles: Taking early action against infringing applications is often far more cost-effective than dealing with disputes after a trade mark has been registered.
Peace of Mind: Ongoing monitoring ensures your brand is constantly safeguarded, letting you focus on growing your business.
Expert Support: Our team will provide guidance on the best course of action if a potential conflict arises, helping you maintain control over your brand.
1. We Track New Trade Mark Applications: We review trade mark registers for any applications that could be similar to your trade mark.
2. You Receive Alerts: If a potential conflict is found, we’ll notify you immediately so you can assess the risk.
3. Expert Guidance: Our team will help you determine the best course of action, whether that’s filing an opposition, sending a cease-and-desist letter, or monitoring further developments.
Protecting your trade mark doesn’t stop after registration. With our Trade Mark Monitoring Service, you’ll have ongoing protection and expert support to safeguard your brand.
The cost of trade mark monitoring differs by country. Here are some examples:
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Trade mark monitoring involves tracking other trade mark applications and market activities to prevent infringement. This ongoing practice ensures that you are aware of potential infringements and can take timely action to protect your brand.
You can monitor trade marks by regularly checking databases and scanning for similar filings. Alternatively, you can use a third-party trade mark monitoring service, like what National Business Register provides, that provides detailed reports on similar or identical trade marks filed in selected jurisdictions. We will then act as your agent in any potential infringement matters and we can raise objections on your behalf in a timely manner.
Yes, monitoring your trade mark is essential to protect against infringement. Regular monitoring helps you identify and address potential conflicts, maintaining your exclusive rights to the mark.
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Yes, we offer continuous monitoring of trade mark registers for identical or confusingly similar third party applications, which may conflict with your trade mark.
The cost of trade mark monitoring varies based on factors such as subscription type, report frequency, scope of monitoring, and additional services like takedowns. The service we offer at National Business Register starts from £150 per year.
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