Trade marks enable use of a brand name or label without the threat of infringement and help to protect you against competitors trading off your reputation.

Morcom Pernat's trade mark services include:

• Arranging searches for availability of trade marks
• Advising on registrability of trade marks
• Preparing trade mark application details including determination of appropriate classes for goods and services
• Filing applications both nationally and internationally
• Prosecuting applications including responses to examination reports
• Representation in opposition hearings
• Ongoing management including reminders for important dates and payment of renewal fees
• Opinions on trade mark infringement, misleading and deceptive conduct, and passing off
• Assignment of trade marks
• Acting to enforce clients' trade mark rights
• Responding to allegations of infringement