What Can We Do For You?
We focus on trademarks, especially on the retrieval and translation of trademark information from Japanese databases.
- Quick searches for identical trademark names
- Searches for phoentically similar names for certain goods and services, taking to account the specific Japanese way of vocalizing and transcribing foreign trademark names
- Searches for similar device marks and three-dimensional marks
- Searches for trademarks registered for a certain owner — also available on a regular basis (marketplace surveillance)
- Trademark searches on a regular basis (trademark monitoring)
- Registry excerpts incl. translation into English or German
We put our knowledge and experience to work for our clients in crafting a successful trademark strategy for the Japanese market.
- Trademark strategy and trademark finding
- Protectability analysis of names, logos and three-dimensional forms
- Conducting In-Use Searches
- Consultation in trademark registration and extension of IR marks to Japan
- Consultation in trademark assignment and licensing matters
- If litigation becomes a necessity, we give you easy and uncomplicated access to Japanese patent attorneys who will assist you in prosecuting your claims
Regarding Japanese domain names
- Consultation on domain names in general (availability, linguistic viability)
- Registration with a Japanese domain name registrar, incl. registration of names in Japanese kana
- Representation and mediation in domain disputes
- Consultation in cases of domain name collision
