Discover the risks and dangers of failing to register a trademark to understand the value and importance of trademark registration for your brand.
The Risks of Not Registering a Trademark
Macao Trademark Registration
Protect Your Brand in Macao Through a Simple Process Backed by Certified Local Attorneys
Simple steps to register your trademark
STEP 1
Comprehensive Trademark Study
Before filing your trademark in Macao, you must evaluate any issues that may arise during the registration process. Our Comprehensive Trademark Study not only lists similar trademarks (graphic and phonetic) that may conflict with yours but also provides you with an Attorney's opinion on the trademark registration possibilities and the class(es) that your goods/services belong to.
- Graphic and phonetic similarity trademark search report
- Trademark attorney's analysis and advice
- Trademark class recommendation
STEP 2
Trademark Application Filing
Specialized attorneys will file your trademark application in Macao and carry out all the necessary formalities to bring your application for approval and registration. As soon as your trademark is filed, we will send you a filing report that will include the application number and application date. Also, we will send you a scanned copy of the filed application.
- Process Handled by Experienced Trademark Attorneys
- Filing the Report & a Scanned Copy of the application
- Tracking the Registration Process Online
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Commonly Asked Questions About Trademark Registration
Learn answers to some of the most commonly asked questions on trademark registrations to improve your trademark knowledge.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many trademark applications should I submit?
The number of applications you should file depends on your mark's features, your budget, and the level of protection you want in Macau.
If your trademark includes unique text and design elements, and you want both protected, we suggest filing two trademark applications: one for the text (as a "Word Mark") and another for the design (as a "Combined Mark").
Filing two applications offers these benefits:
- Stronger protection. If someone files a "Combined Mark" with similar text but a different design, it might be accepted if you only filed a "Combined Mark" and not a "Word Mark," as their mark is still considered different overall.
- Protection for evolving logos. Companies often update their logos. If you only file a "Combined Mark" and not a "Word Mark," your new logo won't be protected. You must use your trademark as registered, or it could be canceled.
- Comprehensive protection. A "Word Mark" application allows flexibility in using your mark in various styles, while a "Combined Mark" protects the design elements.
If your trademark includes a slogan or a unique design symbol, consider filing separate applications for each to ensure extra protection.
Should I register my trademark using local characters?
Yes, to ensure wider and stronger protection in Macau, it's advisable to register your trademark in local characters.
If you only register the trademark in its original form (Latin characters), it might not fully protect its equivalent in the local language. This could allow others to use or register the same or a similar trademark in local characters.
Besides the legal advantages, registering and using the trademark in local characters can also offer commercial benefits. People in Macau will more easily recognize and correctly pronounce your brand if it's in a familiar script.
Registering your trademark both in its original form and in local transliteration/translation will offer better protection against potential infringements.
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