A practical look at the stages of registering a trademark and what happens after filing.
A trademark is a key part of an organisation's identity and intangible assets. Registration requires defining the mark, its owner and the right classes, and checking potential conflicts before filing.
The main stages
- Clearance: reviewing the mark, its owner, its use and the candidate classes
- Preparation: organising the data, description and attachments before filing
- Prosecution: following the application and responding to the authority
- Managing the right: renewals, licences, dealings and later disputes
Managing a trademark does not end at filing; it can include office actions, oppositions, renewal, licensing or assignment, and dealing with unauthorised use.
Important note
This material is general information prepared by the firm and is not legal advice for any specific matter.