Check your brand name is free before you apply.
ZegalWorks searches the Trade Marks Registry and the market for conflicts, so you do not spend months on an application that is likely to be refused.
What is Trademark Search?
A trademark search checks whether your proposed brand name, logo or tagline is identical or similar to marks that are already registered or applied for in the same or related classes. It is the cheapest way to avoid a refusal, an opposition or a later dispute.
We also look beyond the register at businesses that use similar names without registration, at domain names and at social handles. A search reduces risk but cannot guarantee registration, because the Registry's examiner makes the final decision.
Who this is for
A good fit if you
- Are choosing a brand or company name
- Plan to file a trademark application
- Want to know if your current name is at risk
- Are about to invest in branding, packaging or a domain
Something else may suit you better if
You have already decided and want to file. Go straight to trademark registration.
You need an existing mark renewed. See trademark renewal.
You need to protect creative work, not a brand. See copyright registration.
What you need
We confirm the exact list for your situation during your free consultation.
- Name or logo
- The exact name, logo or tagline, with a sample of how it will be used.
- Goods and services
- What you will sell or offer, so we pick the right classes.
- Variants
- Alternative spellings or names you are considering.
- Business plans
- Where you will operate and sell, online and offline.
- What you receive
- A report on conflicts, risk level and a recommendation.
What ZegalWorks handles for you
- Brief. You share the name, logo and what you will use it for.
- Search. We search the register and the market for identical and similar marks.
- Assess. We rate risk and explain any conflicts in plain English.
- Advise. We recommend whether to file, adjust or choose another name.
- Proceed. If you wish, we file the application straight away.
How long it takes and what it costs
Actual timing depends on how quickly documents are ready and on the processing time of the authority involved.
Your total cost has two parts: our professional fee, and any government or statutory fees that apply. Government fees are set by the authority and vary by case, so we give you an itemised quote before you commit to anything. See our pricing page for packages.
Get a Tailored QuoteRelated services
Most businesses need more than one of these. They are all handled by the same ZegalWorks team.
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