Searches and Filing

Our team of attorneys offers comprehensive services related to trade mark searches, filing and prosecution.

We identify the classes of interest, assess the suitability and strength of the proposed trade mark, and conduct trade mark clearance searches focusing on availability and registrability. We look to identify and advise you on any potential conflicts by virtue of prior rights or registrability pitfalls such as language barriers or negative connotations before filing your trade mark.Once filed, we deal with official actions by complying with conditions of acceptance or filing submissions to address any conflicts or registrability concerns. Following acceptance of your trade mark, we arrange and facilitate publication and registration to complete the process. We assist with searches, filing and prosecution in Africa and internationally.

We use state of the art technology and programs to effectively manage trade mark portfolios and maintain records. We also provide our clients with access to a portal which provides live updates on the status of their trade marks and enables them to generate tailored reports.