Because of our familiarity with this industry, we know who has the best rates, and who has the best quality. As a courtesy to all clients purchasing a trademark protection package , we can advise you on which of many search options makes the most sense for your particular situation. We receive no kickbacks for recommending one firm over another, but we can often negotiate a reduced rate, due to our volume of referrals. 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.