Finally tick trade mark
registration off the to-dos!
registration off the to-dos!
Chat with a legit (super friendly) lawyer about registering a trade mark for your creative business. Ask all your burning questions, clarify your trade mark class/es (whatever they are!) and take the tricky legal stuff off your plate. If you're ready to go, simply fill out the form and we'll handle the rest!
A: Without a trade mark, technically, competitors can snatch your business name, logo and your tagline up without consequences. Buuut the application process is notoriously confusing, complicated and completely yawn-worthy. So, whether you’re short on time, have a case of classification procrastination (a real thing) or simply would rather focus on growing your empire while we handle the tricky legal things… Here’s how to know your trade mark’s legally legit, with the best chance of getting approved.
This initial phase involves extensive searches across multiple platforms to assess the feasibility of your trademark for upto 3 classes. This phase identifies potential conflicts or issues. If the trademark is found to be not viable, we will only charge you for this phase and pause the process here.
If your trademark is viable, we will prepare a detailed Specification Report, which includes the classes of goods/services and descriptions for up to three classes, supported by a video explainer. This phase builds on the Viability Research findings.
We finalise and submit your trademark application, manage the payment process, and monitor progress on the IPA portal, keeping you informed about the application status and any adverse reports.
Note: While we cannot guarantee registration, we will advise on what is required if your trade mark is rejected or objections are raised. Additional fees apply where responses to IP Australia, formal objections and charges from IP Australia (including Individual Class Fees which are ‘per class’) are required.
Registering your creative business’s trade mark couldn’t be easier. If you’re ready, simply complete the form and we’ll take care of the rest. If you need assistance, consult with us for expert guidance!
Foundd Legal keeps it real and keeps it simple. We’re here to help creative startups, entrepreneurs, small business and influencers wrap their heads around the confusing, frustrating and sometimes convoluted world of law. You’re reading these FAQs, so we’re guessing that’s you! We aim to make starting your business easy, fuss free and dare we say - fun, by providing you with resources and legal services, both packaged and a la carte, perfect for your business! We’re straight-shooting, accessible and uncomplicated. We want to be your wingmen. Your sidekicks. Your go-to for all things #nextgenlaw
Foundd Founder and Principal Riz McDonald knows law, understands its complexities and has over 20 years of experience to back you. She’s also set up and run 6 figure ecommerce business and growing. Riz understands business. She gets the scary, she gets the complicated and she understands where you’re coming from as a business and as a human being out to create something awesome!
We do law differently. We help people like you succeed without breaking the bank. We don’t waste your time, we get to know you as a person and as a brilliant mind so we can help your business grow. We don’t treat you like encyclopaedias. We get that legal jargon is complex, so we stay approachable and make learning about law when it comes to your business attainable. We don’t beat around the bush, we tell it like it is and expect you to do the same. Transparency is key. We want to get to know you and smash apart those lawyer stereotypes! We love dorky questions. We dig deep to find the answers you need so your business is always one step ahead of the curve. We also like wine. Is that worth sharing in the FAQs? We think so.
Our trademark application service, priced at a total of $1999 + GST per application (excluding government fees), is structured in phases for your convenience and efficiency. Initially, we conduct a Viability Research phase. Should this reveal that your trademark is not viable, you'll only be charged for this phase, reducing the overall cost. This phased approach ensures you pay only for the steps taken, offering both transparency and value in protecting your brand.
For clients with multiple trademark applications, we offer a special discounted rate for secondary and subsequent applications, provided they fall within the same class of goods and services. This discount is our way of supporting your brand's growth and making the process more cost-effective for trademark protection. If you're planning to register multiple trademarks under the same class, please reach out to us for more details on our tailored pricing options.