Trademark Search
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What is a trademark clearance search and why should we do a trademark clearance search in Hong Kong?
A trademark clearance search, also called a trademark search, trademark availability search, or a trademark comprehensive search.
A trademark clearance search is the best way to find out if a trademark is available for use and is vital for the success of a trademark.
A trademark clearance search will help to determine if you can register your mark, by signaling applications or registrations that might block the application of your mark because they are identical or similar to the proposed mark;
A trademark clearance search also helps to ensure that the use of a proposed trademark will not infringe the rights of another party and thus reduces the risk of any challenge or lawsuit from the owner of prior trademark, or trade name, rights;By conducting a trademark clearance search you can avoid high expenses in view of launching your mark and filing for registration;If your mark is not available, a trademark clearance search will help to reduce the risk of being sued, and possibly be able to apply in such a way that it may avoid objections based on potential obstacles identified by the search;
A trademark clearance search also can help answer other questions, including whether a proposed trademark is distinctive or diluted, and which trademarks a particular company owns.A simple online search will give you a good indication if the proposed mark is already in use. However, an online search will not reveal all relevant information about previously registered similar and identical trademarks.It’s possible that others have an older identical or similar trademark, entitling them to object the use and registration of your proposed trademark.In a worst-case scenario, you can be forced to stop the use of your mark and can be held liable for infringing on the prior right of another party.Before spending a lot of money in launching a new trademark and arranging for its protection, it’s highly recommended to conduct a Trademark Clearance Search.
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