Preliminary searches
Our range of preliminary search services has been established to assist our clients in planning protection strategies and further risk management. When creating a new trademark or expanding the use of the trademark into new market areas, a preliminary search ensures that the intended mark does not infringe the rights of others, and that there is no impediment to using the mark.
These details can be searched swiftly and cost-effectively before the trademark is introduced, thereby avoiding the unpleasant surprises and very substantial costs that can arise if a current trademark has to be changed due to an impediment/obstacle/bar disclosed by the search. We can carry out preliminary searches in respect of an intended mark both in Finland and abroad. If necessary, we use our extensive and reliable network of foreign agents as our assistance.