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Our Trade Mark Services

We offer a free online trade mark search service. You’ll get a written report with specialist input from our qualified trade mark attorney.

Why Choose Mark My Words?

There are a number of reasons to choose Mark My Words Trademark Services to assist you in protecting your brands, here’s just a few…

Low Fees
Free Additional Services
Experience
Friendly Service
Flexible Payment Options
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We'll Navigate the Maze for You

We provide a start-to-finish service in an area that can often be complex and confusing.

Your trade mark is a valuable asset.  You don’t want to compromise it.  That’s why you can trust MMW Trademark Services to activate the highest level of protection for your trade mark.  Our affordable trade mark service means you get the best professional service from our experienced trade mark attorney, without any unnecessary costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

See our Australian Trademarks page for more commonly asked questions about trademark registration – including the rights you gain and financial benefits to you and your business.

You’ll find information on a range of topics like the cost of trade mark registration, your rights as a trade mark owner and how long the registration process takes.

At MMW Trademark Services, we pride ourselves on delivering a professional, reliable and affordable trade mark service to all clients, regardless of size and our trade mark attorney is always willing to answer any of your questions.

A trade mark is basically a ‘badge of origin’ or ‘brand name’. It’s the ‘sign’ that one trader uses to distinguish their goods and/or services from those of other traders.

Just about any sign can be registered as a trade mark.  It can be a word or words, a logo (made up of words and imagery or style), an image on its own, a colour, a shape or an aspect of packaging.  Even smells and sounds can be registered as trade marks.

The key is to ensure that your ‘sign’ is capable of distinguishing your goods/services. In other words, it has to act as a ‘badge of origin’ for those goods or services which lets consumers and others know that the product/service belongs to you.

It stands to reason that it is more difficult to register a trade mark if it is something that other traders would genuinely need to use to describe their goods/services which are of the same or similar nature to yours, or which have the same main element or elements as yours.

By way of example, the following trade marks would be difficult to register:

  • The Best Computer Shop (for retail services). Other computer shop operators are likely to need to use this phrase honestly for their own shop.
  • Melbourne Chinese Restaurant (for restaurant services). Other Chinese restaurant operators in Melbourne are likely to need to inform people of their location and therefore would need to use this phrase.
  • SnugFit (for clothing goods). Other clothing producers are likely to need to describe their clothes as ‘snug fitting’ and would therefore use this similar phrase.

They would be questioned on their ability to distinguish a particular trader’s goods or services from another’s.

Trade Marks may also be questioned on their capability to distinguish goods or services when they are common surnames or the names of places.   Other people with that same surname have a right to use it, as do people from a certain place have the right to use the name of that place.

In many instances, it is possible to avoid this issue by combining a ‘commonly used’ word or phrase with a not-so commonly used word or phrase (or an image/logo).  Generally, it’s unlikely that other traders would need to use that trade mark.

Simply put, registering your trade marks is the only way to be sure you have the right to use your names, logos and brands and is the only way to gain the right to license use of your names, logos and brands to other people. It can also be more difficult (and costly) to try and stop someone from using your names, logos and brands if you don’t have your trade marks registered.

The cost to register varies. The biggest factor in determining the cost is the type of products and/or services your trade mark is used to identify. All goods/service fall into ‘classes’ and fees apply per class you require. See our fees page for more information.

This is where we can help. Simply read over the Australian trade mark process and contact us when you are ready to proceed. We will take care of everything from ‘start to finish’ for you so that you don’t have to worry about it – you can spend your time focused on what you specialise in whilst we take care of what we specialise in!

Real People, Real Reviews

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So helpful! Jacqui was extremely efficient and knowledgeable, and helped us lodge our trademark in record time. Highly recommend, thank you!
I have a business, the team and I knew that the next step in our business was to trademark our name, I’ve heard about MMW Trademark from a dear friend of ours.The crucial elements in business is time and money, MMW Trademark has single handily practiced and demonstrated exactly that!!The most annoying thing, when starting something with any organisation is that they do not reply to your emails quick enough, it seriously can be so frustrating, MMW Trademark was super quick, they clearly have a very passionate and dedicated team working towards the clients best interest, seriously such an amazing team and service!!!Also they are affordable, you seriously cannot be asking for more.The team and I thank you for your service and now we have our own name trademarked because of your super quick and affordable service, thank you.
Jacqui has an amazing wealth of knowledge. She has gone above and beyond to assist me and point me in the right direction.Highly recommend.
Jacqui and Brooke have made the entire process of applying for a trademark an absolute breeze! At every step, from submitting the trademark applications to navigating the subsequent stages and exploring other opportunities, the team made it easy for me to understand and proceed. Thanks to their guidance, our trademarks were ultimately approved. I'm looking forward to a long-term partnership with Mark My Words and thank them for making this important business step stress-free.
We've been clients of Mark My Words for quite a few years now, and not once have I ever doubted that my business is in the very best hands when it comes to handling our IP with trademarks in Australia and throughout the world. Jacqui has expertly guided us through a number of trademark purchases that were straightforward, as well quite a few other instances where we've had to overcome objections, negotiate trademark conflicts, and defending our own trademarks. The communication is perfect and the team always goes above and beyond to make sure we understand our options and possible costs before making any decisions. I highly recommend Mark My Words to any small business needing help with trademarks.
My company, Weyo, invested significant time and money in developing its brand identity so it only made sense to ensure Weyo was a protected trade mark. Mark My Words have been our first and only choice for assisting with our IP and trade mark needs across the world. This was particularly important as Weyo’s first launch was a collaboration with the Wiggles followed closely by collabs with Sesame Workshop and Oddbods so we needed to be sure everything was in place. Jacqui and her team deliver every time. 10 out of 10!!!
Jacqui has been a trusted external advisor to Funlab. Through our expansive and rapid domestic and international journey Jacqui has been a consistent and constant source of counsel. Her professional, proactive and wholesome approach to IP has been welcomed for many years. Thankyou.
Brooke and Jacqui were extremely helpful with a less than straight forward IP matter my company had to overcome. They were really great in keeping me informed of the process as it progressed and we achieved the best outcome.
Mark My Words were the perfect solution to my Trademark registration needs. They have been so professional and thoughtful along the journey, providing me regular updates and a streamlined service. I filled out a few details and they took over from there with no glitches and a wonderful result! I now have a trademarked writing business in Australia and I plan on protecting myself in other countries too. I wouldn’t go anywhere else. Thank you to the team for looking after HeartWriting® Workshops Australia!
Jaqui and staff at MMW have been excellent and very professional. I started with a large company who grossly overcharged and failed to do the necessary work. Still paying them off by the way! Then I found Jaqui and staff who went out of their way to assist for reasonable charges Go with a smaller company and get personalised service like I did. They go out of their way to offer advice at reasonable fees
Wonderful team, with great knowledge and experience in their work.They provide super quick, comprehensive responses to my questions and offer kind advice, regardless of the nature of the job. Such a great team with wise management.they are true professionals.
Our experience with Mark My Words has been excellent. We worked with Jacqui Pryor on US trademark infringement issues with no charge for the email consultation. Jacqui Pryor held my hand throughout the process and walked me through the steps necessary. I am very happy with the effort Jacqui Pryor made and the quality of the work. Her advice is always on point. She was always available and happy to answer any questions which is very helpful in the complex world of trademark infringement. Will continue to use Mark My Words for future IP activities. I would recommend Jacqui Pryor for anyone chasing deep trademark infringement issues.
Best of the best!I wanted to express my heartfelt appreciation to Jacqui L Pryor for her invaluable assistance with my challenging trademark case. Thanks to her expertise, I successfully secured my trademark. I highly recommend Jacqui for her exceptional thoroughness, intelligence, and skill in navigating complex legal matters. 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Mark My Words have been excellent at getting our logo approved and communicated all the way through the process. Thanks so much. It turned out to be much easier than I had thought it would be due to you guys!
Mark My Words was a game-changer for my business. Being a business owner, it's always a challenge to find the right companies to work with. From the get-go, they grasped exactly what we needed and understood our challenges. Their efficiency and advice was spot-on, and I felt completely secure in their hands. Needless to say, I'm continuing to work with them.
I needed a bit of straightforward advice for my small business, as I wasn't sure if I needed to apply for a trade mark or whether there would be an infringement. Jacqui replied quickly, thoroughly and cleared everything up, with no charge for the email consultation. I'll definitely be back if I need more help in future.
Always friendly and helpful, MMW make the trademarking process really clear and easy.
Jacqui has been amazing in terms of advice and support when considering trademark issues in my business. I felt empowered to make informed decisions and reassured by her knowledge and professionalism. I wouldn't hesitate to engage her services again in the future. Very encouraging, quick to respond and highly professional. Many thanks Jacqui.
Very helpful in navigating all the requirements and answering any questions, making you feel comfortable and confident with the process. Would highly recommend!
Extremely professional service and advice, a very pleasant collaboration, which ultimately led me to successfully obtain approval in what I initially thought was an impossible trademark application process. Special thanks to Ms. Ma.
We tried to register our trademark ourselves and put it in the too hard basket after numerous rejections. We then got on to Jacqui Pryor at Mark My Words and couldn't have been happier with the ease of the process and Jacqui's clear communication style, keeping us informed and stepping us through the process to a successful registration. Couldn't recommend highly enough.
Highly recommended for their exceptional service - consistently professional from beginning to end.
The team at Mark My Words made a complex process extremely simple. Their communication was excellent throughout the process
The staff and Mark My Words Trademark Services were very helpful and always available to clarify any issues.
Great service. Highly recommended to anyone needing trademark legal services.
Jacqui and her team made the whole process so easy and efficient, especially being a busy business owner - it saved me so much time!
So good having Mark My Words handing our trademarking journey. Outstanding service at every stage of the process. Highly recommended!
Amazing service, highly recommended!
Mark My Words have processed the trademark application for my online business and social enterprise I'm Plastic Free. They are very accurate, precise, and very knowledgeable about trademarks. I'll definitely recommend them to any business that wants to protect its IPs.
I have just received my fully trademarked brand; thank you to Mark My Words Trademark Services for your seamless, informative and professional service. You have made a seemingly tough task very easy to deal with,
After months and months of dealings with a previous solicitor over trademarking, Jacqui literally got results in a matter of days.Jacqui walked me through the whole process via email, with very simple explanations and steps. I gained a world of legal knowledge from Jacqui.I would absolutely recommend Jacqui and her team, and will be using her again in the future!
Excellent service for a great price!
We've used MMW extensively across a broad range of trade mark applications in dozens of jurisdictions. The advice has been nothing but correct, actionable and timely. I couldn't encourage using MMWs services more. They are fantastic, reliable and a great addition to a busy in-house legal team.
Thank you for an all round great service,Most pleasant professionals We’ve come across
After weeks of self-directed research into IP and how to best protect myself, I only became more and more overwhelmed and unsure of where to start. After reaching out to Jacqui and the team at MMW, my queries were answered promptly and comprehensively. If it wasn't for MMW I would have wasted money on IP that wasn't registrable or helpful in protecting my brand. Thanks to their skill set and wide range of IP knowledge I could effectively protect my brand now, and for the future.
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