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Your Trusted Partner in Trademark Registration
We provide end-to-end trademark registration services, from preliminary searches to final registration, ensuring a seamless process.
The Trademark Registration Process
Nowa Trademarks offers comprehensive services tailored to guide you through every step of the trademark registration process. From preliminary searches to final registration, our expertise ensures a seamless journey towards protecting your brand’s identity.
Our service includes the following steps:
Preliminary Research
We will perform a preliminary search to identify potential conflicts with existing trademarks. This search involves examining both industry-specific trademarks and online databases.
- Timeline: Conducting this search typically takes a few days to a week.
Formal Trademark Search
Our next step is to conduct a thorough search within the trademarks register. This search ensures no conflicting applications exist. We will also offer advice on your chosen trademarks registrability and class selection.
- Timeline: Expect this process to take approximately two weeks.
Filing an Application
We complete and submit all paperwork to the Trademark Registry, including a Power of Attorney letter, trademark representation, translation (if applicable), specification of services/goods, and priority document (if claiming priority).
- Timeline: Applying typically takes a few days to compile and submit.
Examination by Registrar
From there, the Registrar of Trademarks will conduct a detailed examination of your trademark application. This assessment determines whether the mark meets registration requirements.
- Timeline: Expect a waiting period of 12-24 months for the first office action, with an average duration of around 18 months.
Journal Publication
Once the Registrar has accepted your trademark, it will be published in the Official Journal for three months. This process allows the public an opportunity to oppose the registration.
- Timeline: The publication period lasts for three months.
Registration Period
If no opposition is raised during publication, your trademark proceeds to registration. This final step concludes the process, granting you exclusive rights to your mark for ten years, with the option for renewal.
- Timeline: The entire registration process typically takes 12-18 months after publication, with the overall registration timeline ranging from 2 to 4 years from application to completion.
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Frequently Ask Questions
Explore common inquiries regarding trademarks below.
Trade marks must be registered under the Trade Marks Act, 1993, for protection under the law, granting exclusive rights to the owner and resulting in a legal certificate.
A registered trade mark can be protected indefinitely through renewal every ten years, securing ongoing legal exclusivity.
Registering a trade mark enhances brand value, offers legal protection, and enables licensing opportunities, enhancing brand recognition and loyalty.
Trademark costs vary depending on the number of classes and types of trademarks applied for, with each application offering protection for specific goods or services.
While a logo is not mandatory, trademarks can include word marks, slogans, or names, with the option to register logos separately if desired.
Words, phrases, slogans, and logos can be trademarked, providing legal protection and exclusive rights to use within specified industries.
Applications are submitted online to trademark a word, slogan, or phrase, specifying the desired class of protection and paying the required fees.
Unauthorized use of a registered trademark is illegal and can lead to legal action, emphasizing the importance of trademark registration for brand protection.
What People Say About Us
Discover why businesses trust us with their trademarks. Read our client reviews.
“Thank you so much to Now Trademarks for the smooth renewal process of my trademark! I expected at least a 72-hour turnaround for my documents to be processed, but it took your staff only 24 hours. Great service!”
23-12-04
“I’m impressed by Nowa Trademarks’ expertise in handling trademark litigation. They easily navigated the complexities of my case, achieving a favourable outcome for my brand. Highly recommend.”
23-12-01
“The team at Nowa Trademarks guided me seamlessly through the trademark renewal process. Their professionalism and attention to detail ensured that my brand would remain protected for years. Thank you!”
