Comprehensive
Trade Marks Search

Before investing time and money in your trade mark application, ensure your mark is not too similar to someone else’s with our thorough search service.

In addition to the Australian Trade Marks Registry information that’s already in the Free Trade Mark Search, we will provide you with a detailed electronic report after searching global, national, state, industry and domain name databases for similar marks. Choose from two further types of comprehensive reviews to help you avoid costly, non-refundable government fees wasted if your proposed trade mark is rejected.

Our search service gives you the confidence to move forward with your trade mark strategy and application process with a clear understanding of who’s out there using a similar brand, and where potential conflicts or challenges might come from.

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What Is a Trade Mark Search?

A trade mark search is a review of existing registered marks and pending applications to determine whether your desired mark is available for registration and use. Just like checking a property title before purchase, or running a background check, a trade mark search identifies potential conflicts or similarities with existing marks that could prevent your registration or expose you to legal disputes. More comprehensive reviews may analyse global, federal, state, industry and common law databases to ensure that your proposed trade mark won’t infringe others’ rights or face outright rejection.

We offer three levels of trade marks searching:

A Free DIY ‘knock-out’ search of the IP Australia database
A more comprehensive search that includes the IP Australia database, ASIC company and business name records, common law such as trade databases, and domain names in the most common or relevant top level and country code domains to check for similar names being used online
Our most comprehensive search covers both of the above searching strategies plus European Community and World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) databases for pending and registered marks internationally

Do I need a paid trade marks search?

When starting a new business or launching a product, many entrepreneurs rely on basic free trade mark searches. That’s why we provide a FREE search facility. However, a simple “knock-out” searches can miss critical conflicts that could derail your brand strategy and investment.

A more comprehensive paid trade mark search conducted by professionals digs far deeper than basic database queries. It examines similar spellings, phonetic equivalents, and foreign translations that might not be immediately obvious but could still block your registration or lead to legal challenges.

Consider these crucial benefits of a professional search:

Analysis

of common law and unregistered marks through extensive review of business directories, websites, and social media platforms that free searches typically miss

Evaluation

of similar marks in related goods and services categories that could pose legal risks, even if they're not exact matches

Uncover

Australian and other (where relevant) company names and business names that might have prior rights in your target market

Identify

potentially conflicting domain names and social media handles that could impact your digital presence

The cost of a professional search is minimal compared to the potential expenses of re-branding or defending against infringement claims. Imagine investing in packaging, marketing materials, and building brand recognition, only to receive a cease-and-desist letter from an existing mark holder. Or annoyingly, having your trade mark application rejected after paying non-refundable government fees.

A thorough trade mark search provides the confidence to proceed with your brand strategy and helps avoid costly legal disputes down the track. It’s a sensible investment in the future success of your business and its brand.

What are my options for a more comprehensive search beyond the free DIY knock-out search?

Before you file your trade mark application, it’s important to search for similar marks already out there. To assist, we offer three options:

Knock-out search (free)

A basic search covering identical marks in the Australian register. Useful for initial screening but provides limited certainty

Comprehensive Search ($300 + GST)

Covers similar marks, company names, business names, phonetic variations and common law usage in Australia such as trade publications and domain names in relevant top level and country code domains. Recommended for businesses planning significant brand investment.

International Search ($500 + GST)

Includes all Comprehensive Search features plus searches of EU and WIPO international trade marks registers. Essential for businesses considering overseas expansion or international protection.

To get this kind of intel, you will need to access and research several databases, or Trade Marks Office can do it for you.

How does it work?

Answer some questions

We will need to know about your trade mark, the goods and/or services you supply and where you plan to do business

We conduct a comprehensive search

Based on the search you order, we search the relevant databases to identify similar marks that may impact your application

We send you your report

Our comprehensive search report reveals potential conflicts across international, and national trade mark registrations, as well as trade data and domain names giving you a complete picture of similar marks in the marketplace..

Friendly and professional follow up

Friendly and fast service by humans, not bots completes the package, to ensure you understand the repoirt's findings

Common questions about obtaining a comprehensive search report

Whether you need a Certificate of Good Standing for your LLC, Corporation or Nonprofit, the cost is $49 + the fees required by your state. State fees vary from $0 to $60.

No! Our cost structure is completely transparent. There are no hidden costs associated with you obtaining a Comprehensive Trade Marks Search report.

How long it takes to get a Comprehensive Trade Marks Search report depends on a number of variables, but you should expect it to take anywhere from two days to a week. The turnaround time depends on the sector your company plays in and the availability of the relevant databases.

We offer three Trade Mark Search Options:

Free DIY Knock-out Search – A basic free search covering identical marks in the Australian register. Useful for initial screening but provides limited certainty.

Comprehensive Search ($300 plus GST, if applicable) Covers similar marks, business names, phonetic variations and common law usage in Australia. Recommended for businesses planning significant brand investment.

International Search ($500 plus GST, where applicable) Includes all comprehensive search features plus searches of EU and WIPO international trademark registers. Essential for businesses considering overseas expansion or international protection.

All paid searches include a detailed analysis report with recommendations. The level of search should match your business goals and risk tolerance – we can discuss which best suits your needs.

What do people say about Trade Marks Office?

Melinda W.

Trade Marks Office made applying for a trade mark incredibly easy. I highly recommend their service to anyone who needs to protect their brand —they're very professional. Their service is excellent, and I love that they're Australian owned and operated.

David S.

It was straight-forward and well priced for everything you get out of it. I had a good experiences with customer service, they responded within the 24hrs I sent my email and have been helpful and kind.

Mo.B

TMO is excellent and too easy; I applied for my trade mark with just a couple of clicks and it didn't cost much. Additionally, I wanted to ask about my old brand and the customer support was friendly and quick to respond. I highly recommend Trade Marks Office if you need to register an Australian trade mark.

Matt Smulders

I like TMO because they make sure your trade mark is protected and the price was the best of all the online registration websites I looked at!! They made sure that I had all of my brand's goods and services correctly classified too. I'm really happy with those guys.