Trademark Search & Registrability Review

A trademark search can help identify earlier marks and potential conflicts before an application is filed. IP Mint reviews relevant trademark records and the proposed mark in context to help assess filing considerations, classification and potential risk.

• Preliminary and detailed trademark search
• Review of identical or similar marks
• Assessment of relevant classes
• Registrability and distinctiveness considerations
• Filing strategy and documentation guidance

Trademark Registration & Filing

We assist with trademark applications for eligible names, logos, taglines, labels and other marks, subject to applicable law and registry requirements. Our support covers application preparation, classification, filing and procedural follow-up.

• Single and multi-class applications
• Individual, startup, LLP and company filings
• Application preparation and filing
• Status monitoring and procedural updates
• Renewal and maintenance support

Trademark Objection

An examination objection requires a considered response based on the grounds raised, the mark, the cited records and the supporting facts. We review the examination report, advise on the response strategy and assist with drafting, filing and hearing support where required.

• Examination report review
• Legal and factual response strategy
• Drafting and filing of reply
• Supporting documentation
• Hearing preparation and representation, where applicable

Trademark Opposition

Trademark opposition proceedings can involve pleadings, evidence and procedural timelines. We assist applicants and rights holders in evaluating the dispute and taking the appropriate procedural steps.

• Notice of opposition review or preparation
• Counter-statement
• Evidence support
• Hearing preparation
• Settlement and dispute strategy, where appropriate

Trademark Infringement & Passing Off

Where a third party uses an identical or confusingly similar brand, the appropriate response depends on the rights involved, the nature of use, evidence and commercial context. We assist with legal assessment and enforcement strategy, including infringement and passing-off issues.

• Initial infringement assessment
• Evidence and use review
• Cease & desist / legal notices
• Response to infringement allegations• Enforcement and dispute strategy
• Coordination for litigation support, where required

Trademark Rectification / Cancellation

Where an existing trademark entry may affect a client’s rights or business strategy, rectification or cancellation may be relevant depending on the facts and applicable legal grounds. We assist in evaluating the record, available grounds and procedural options.