Trademark Watch & Monitoring

Trademark Watch and Monitoring Services

Trademark offices do not always refuse a later mark that conflicts with yours, and they do not notify you when one is filed. A watch service checks newly published applications for you, so you can oppose a conflicting mark while the opposition period is still open.

What a trademark watch covers

• Identical and similar marks. New applications that match or resemble your word mark, in the classes that matter to you.
• Logos. Device marks that resemble your logo, where the register supports image search.
• The countries you choose. A single country, a region such as the GCC or the European Union, or your whole portfolio.
• International filings. Madrid System applications that designate your markets.

How it works

1. Set-up. You tell us the marks, classes and countries to watch.
2. Monitoring. We review each new publication in the registers you chose.
3. Attorney review. A trademark attorney filters the results, so you receive only the applications that are a real risk.
4. Alert. Each alert shows the conflicting mark, its owner, the goods and services, the opposition deadline and our recommendation.
5. Action. If you decide to act, we send a cease-and-desist letter, negotiate coexistence or file an opposition through a licensed local attorney.

Why it matters

Opposition periods are short, commonly between 30 and 90 days from publication depending on the country, and they cannot usually be extended. Removing a mark after it is registered takes longer and costs more than opposing it in time. A watch also shows you early when a competitor is moving into your name or your market.

Why Legacy Partners Global

Alerts are reviewed by attorneys, not sent as raw database lists. You have one point of contact for every country, and fees are fixed and agreed before you instruct us.

Start watching your brand

Tell us your marks and markets and we will propose a watch plan. Request a quote or book a free consultation.