Trade Mark Registration
We are experienced in assisting business owners register their trademarks. Trademarks are a valuable marketing tool that provide proprietary protection for your brand. They also prevent unauthorised use of your intellectual property by other businesses in Australia. Shire Legal can assist you with:
- Deciding what you would like to register as a trademark
- Conducting a search of existing Australian trademarks
- Determining the class of goods and services appropriate to your business
- Preparing and lodging your application with IP Australia
- Responding to any concerns raised by IP Australia
- Proceeding with registration upon a successful application
Shire Legal has assisted its clients in registering their valued trademarks - including business names, product names, brand names, logos, colours as well as combinations of these.
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