How Is an International Trademark Search Done?

The first step in an international trademark registration search is entering the required information correctly. That includes the mark's name, the signs or symbols that make up the mark, and details like slogans. This data is critical for keeping the search on track.

During the international trademark search process, owners and businesses need to draw on various tools and platforms. These tools make trademark searches easier and speed up the registration process. First, official trademark search systems matter a lot. WIPO (the World Intellectual Property Organization) provides the Global Brand Database, where users enter trademark names to check whether their own marks or the marks they plan to file already exist.

Another important source is the eSearch plus platform offered by EUIPO (the European Union Intellectual Property Office). The system provides access to trademark information registered across the 27 EU member countries. Users can identify similar or conflicting marks while searching, spotting potential issues in advance. These official platforms deliver reliable and current information, and increase transparency in the registration process.

Searching a mark built from a combination of name, logo, and slogan by name alone is not enough. Dedicated search tools matter just as much for such marks. Sistem Patent's trademark specialists use dedicated software to give users a detailed analysis of a mark's status and brief them on potential risks.