Trademark searches in all trademark registries
Research trademark databases in order to verify that the client selected designation is not registered in the register of trademarks or applied for by another person. Research should be done both before filing the trademark application, so before using non – registered sign in business. Trademark searches are necessary to minimize potential conflicts when selecting a product name.
Representation in the proceedings for registration of trademark
Preparation of and filing a trademark application in the Czech Republic (national trademark), European Union (CTM), International trademarks and trademarks in all other countries. Provision of registration (and any other legal activities required during registration) abroad through the network of cooperating offices.
Litigation proceedings
Representation in the litigation proceedings concerning of trademarks, industrial designs and trade names. All legal acts related to litigation proceedings being conducted before the Industrial Property Office, the OHIM (The Office of Harmonization for the Internal Market), courts and other public authorities particularly:
- opposition against the registration of a sign applied for in the register (or comments on received opposition against the registration of a sign applied for)
- proposal for trademark revocation (or comments on delivered proposal for the trademark revocation)
- proposals for trademark invalidity declarations (or comments on delivered proposals for the trademark invalidity declarations)
- other submissions related to litigation proceedings before competent authorities
- provision of legal aid and representation abroad through the network of cooperating offices
Trademark portfolio services
- watching, i.e. monitoring of later collision applications
- watch the time limit necessary to preserve the existing rights
- trademark renewals – including monitoring of the following renewal terms
- other services related to trademark portfolio
Contractual agenda
Global services related to intellectual property and following documents:
- franchising agreements
- license agreements
- affirmative declaration
- transfer technology agreements
- other documents related to intellectual property
Business name
All services related to business name (e.g. designation under which an entrepreneur is registered in the Commercial Register), particularly:
- protection against the unauthorised us of the business name
- representation in litigation proceedings concerning of the unauthorised us of the business name (interim measures, action)