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before applying for or using a new trade mark
Search before applying for or using a new trade mark
Save yourself time and trouble by finding out if there is an existing trade
mark similar to the one you plan to use-or you may face legal action from the
trade mark owner.
Goods and services are divided into a number of classes. It may be necessary
to search several of these to make sure you cover trade marks used on all the
goods or services similar to yours.
You can search our databases online or visit an IP Australia state office
and conduct a search of the trade mark database there, at no cost.
Search facilities - special skills required
- Although IP Australia has made available through this web site facilities for searching IP Australia's databases, you should not assume that you have sufficient knowledge and skill to conduct a search adequate for your purposes or to interpret the results of the search.
- Patent, trade mark and design searching is generally only carried out by specially trained persons and the interpretation of the search results is a matter of legal analysis usually performed by specialist advisers.
- The search facilities provided in this web site are not a substitute for searches conducted or advice obtained from specialist searchers or advisers.
Important: Please read our Disclaimer regarding use of IP Australia's database services.
Patent attorneys, trade mark attorneys, trade mark agents or professional search firms will also
search for you.
If you wish to check if your business name is identical or very similar to
a registered trade mark, the Trade Marks Office provides a professional search
called the Business Names Applicant Search Service for a fee of $40, or you
can also conduct this search on our databases yourself, at no cost.
 What's
in a Name? The Business Names Applicant Search Service
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