Our Support

International Agents & Investigators

Nicholas Weston maintains an extensive database of international agents and investigators to work with us throughout the life of a trade mark. As sole Australian affiliate of the international iTRADEMARK™ network, our global reach is built around experienced professionals in each jurisdiction.

This extensive database enables nicholasweston to retain highly qualified experts located in the relevant jurisdiction who can act quickly to search or apply for registration, or conduct an investigation cost effectively and with the background, experience, skill level and resources required for the particular demands and unique issues each client’s work presents. iTRADEMARK™ network partners are the leading firms in their jurisdictions.

Technology

There is an administrative burden in filing, prosecuting and maintaining domestic or international trade marks, requiring good organization.

We make smart use of computerized diary tools, information management systems and email. For example, we can provide periodic trade marks management reports to our clients to track important information concerning the status of matters for which an application is being pursued or an infringement investigated and evidenced, and to help evaluate the performance of our Australian and International Trade Marks Programme.

We also maintain extensive databases of recurring infringement scenarios, cases, legislation, rules, forms and document precedents.

Our use of technology gives us unrivalled flexibility in formatting data to meet the particular requirements of each of our clients, whether you are one of the world’s great multi-national companies or a sole trader.

Research

The firm maintains a compendium of papers and articles on legal issues and areas of interest to the trade marks practitioner. Our use of international agents enables us to access the latest research and analysis of emerging trends affecting trade marks practice all over the world. We also receive ongoing legal analysis of international trade mark issues from the International Trade Marks Association (INTA).