A brand is a valuable asset and needs to be carefully protected. To do so, you need reliable and comprehensive information, delivered fast and easy to consult. These are exactly our strengths for nearly 40 years.
Reliability
Accurate databases
- Every trademark is entered in duplicate by two different people to ensure strict quality control.
- Trademarks in non-Latin script are transliterated by local specialists.
- We mostly receive the files electronically directly from the official Trademark Offices.
- The full text databases are kept up-to-date daily, incorporating any status change to a trademark.
Experienced analysts
- Our analysts are multilingual experts.
- They have completed at least six months of internal training and take regular refresher courses.
- They use intelligent software to help them select trademarks consistently.
Completeness
Geographical
- We have a screening database for every country in the world, containing all new trademarks since 1976.
- We have databases containing all current trademarks for countries such as the United States, most European countries, Japan and Canada.
- In those countries for which we do not have our own databases, we collaborate with carefully selected associates.
Full range of products
We offer information for every phase in the lifecycle of a trademark: screening, clearance, protection.
From basic to extended
For most products you have the choice between:
- a basic version, where you analyse and interpret the trademark information yourself.
- an extended version, where we perform the search for you, from start to finish.
Service
Personal follow-up
- Our analysts first gauge your exact requirements before they start their research. Is one part of the trademark more important than another? Are there particular synonyms or translations which require particular attention? The better the input, the better the final result.
- Our analysts often visit clients to discuss trademark portfolios.
Consistent reporting
- Our reports always have the same clear layout.
- The reports produced by our associates also comply with these layout requirements.
Speed
Fast report delivery
- We send most reports by e-mail.
- We automatically deliver those that cannot be e-mailed by courier, without extra charges.
- We send watch notices well before the end of the opposition period. We e-mail or fax them in case of very short opposition period.
- Most of our reports are available online through our Watch E-Services and Search E-Services.
