Trademark Registration

A trademark protects the brand elements that distinguish your goods or services — a name, logo, tagline, or mark. Registration under the Trade Marks Act, 1999 gives you the exclusive right to use it, the ® symbol, and a sound basis to act against infringement.

The firm runs the process from a clearance search through filing to registration, working with a trademark attorney where representation before the registry is required.

Trademark registration covers, including:

• A trademark availability/clearance search
• Identifying the correct class(es) under the Nice classification
• Preparing and filing the application (use of ™ on filing)
• Responding to examination reports
• Following the matter through to registration (use of ®)

1. 01

   Search

   Run a clearance search to check the mark is available.

2. 02

   Classify & file

   Identify the classes and file the application; ™ may be used from filing.

3. 03

   Examination

   Respond to the examination report and any objection.

4. 04

   Publication & registration

   On clearing publication, the mark is registered and ® can be used.

PBT secures your brand with a properly searched, correctly classified application.

• A clearance search before you commit
• Correct class selection to cover your business
• Filing and examination handled, with a TM attorney where needed
• Followed through to registration
• Scope, deliverables, and fees agreed in writing up front

• When can I use the ™ and ® symbols?

  You can use ™ once the application is filed; ® can only be used once the mark is registered.

• How many classes do I need?

  It depends on the goods and services you offer — each falls in one of 45 classes. We identify the classes that cover your business.

• How long does it take?

  You can use ™ from filing; full registration typically takes around 12–18 months if unopposed, depending on the registry and any objections.