Behind the Scenes of a Search at Paperz IP

Ever wondered how a search is conducted at Paperz IP?

Are you looking for… ?

TRADEMARKS

  • Proofs of use
  • Proofs of reputation
  • Proofs of acquired distinctiveness through use
  • Proofs of the generic, descriptive, common nature of a word mark

…or even

  • Prior art on a logo, a tagline, a typography, on a 3D, position, or color trademark ?

DESIGNS

  • Design dating
  • Prior art search
  • Current market situation
  • Identification of a designer

Each project is unique and requires a tailored approach, and that’s exactly what we offer. With an experienced and well-coordinated team, Paperz IP ensures efficient research on trademarks and designs.

Step 1: Understanding Your Needs

At Paperz IP, every search begins with a clear understanding of your requirements. Whether you’re looking for a trademark or a design, we analyse your request to define the right strategy. A research manager will examine your problem and offer you a personalised quote based on for example:

  • the type of search (designs: prior art, current market situation, etc./ trademarks: proofs of reputation, proofs of use, etc.)
  • the type of design (a bottle of perfume, a furniture, etc.) or the nature of the trademark (word mark, figurative mark, etc.)
  • the date claimed in the context of a dispute
  • whether or not it is necessary to limit ourself to a particular territory
  • the client’s context and requirements (number of sources, etc.)

Based on these criteria, you will receive a proposed search strategy and a number of working days.

Step 2: Research in Action

Once the quote is approved, the search begins!
Our team of expert archivists gets to work, carrying out thorough and methodical research. They dive into a wide range of search’s avenues: our own archives, our design database, the Internet, museum collections, over 70 IP registers, local and national press, economic and business publications.

They target a variety of territories and work for a large number of business sectors (fashion, interior design, hardware, hotel and catering, food, energy, medias, architecture, etc.).

To ensure greater efficiency from the earliest stages of the search, your inquiry is handled by a documentalist with expertise in the business sector related to your design or trademark.

 

Step 3: Delivering the Results

Once the investigation is complete, a report is produced. Its format depends on the type of search:

For design searches, we provide a report with captioned and organized image overviews.

For trademark searches, the results are presented in a clear summary table, with quantitative data for easy analysis.

Each report includes documentary sources, along with a report explaining the research areas and selection criteria.

Step 4 : And of course, we ensure that your report is delivered to you on time

Don’t hesitate any longer, our team is here for you! Contact us

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