Furthermore, we will work with the search firm to make sure they generate appropriate search strategies. We have caught even the most reputable search firms slacking on effective searching. Prices can increase dramatically for international searching. Because pictures and designs are far more intricate and complex than words in terms of comparing and contrasting them, design mark searching is far more expensive than word searching. For this reason, cheaper search firms will often search a very narrow scope of products and services, sometimes within only one international class .
Costs can increase dramatically for international searching.
A trademark legal opinion can be invaluable in many contexts. By far the most common is the availability opinion, also known as a clearance opinion. Opinions can also be used to assess the value of your trademark mark or domain name, or even to assess your chances at succeeding in trademark litigation, useful when you're attorney believes you have a borderline case. Also, obtaining a second opinion on any of these topics can prove extremely useful, since trademark law is inherently subjective. As such, one attorney's judgment may reasonably differ from another's, just as with medical doctors.