For our International Trademark Clearance Searches, we typically:
- conduct a Boolean search in many, many databases;
- collate & review search results;
- deliver results with informal opinion regarding trademark-ability; and
- remain in communication with client as needed, including informal legal opinion if requested.
For our International Trademark Applications, we typically:
- identify appropriate foreign associate;
- resolve translation issues (if any);
- provide foreign associate with any required information and/or documents;
- instruct foreign associate to file the international trademark application;
- receive application into our docketing systems; and
- remain in communication with client and foreign associate as needed, especially regarding upcoming deadlines.
For our Madrid Protocol International Applications, we typically:
- provide an up-front quote with scope-of-work;
- resolve ownership issues;
- prepare and file the Madrid Protocol application;
- take responsibility for and receive application into our docketing systems;
- watch over deadlines, especially checking application status every 6 months;
- receive any Office Action or communication(s) & forward to client with our recommendation(s); and
- remain in communication with client as needed, especially providing regular status reports.
