Trade Mark Attorney
Trade Mark Attorney
Boutique trade mark attorney practice — we don't do general law, we do trade marks, and that's it.
At a glance
Registration
TTIPAB Registered Trade Marks Attorney
Experience
45+ years combined
Service area
Australia-wide + international
First step
Free trade mark search
Signify IP is a boutique trade mark attorney practice. Our Director, Hollie Ford, is a Registered Trade Marks Attorney with the Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board (TTIPAB), holds a Graduate Certificate in Trade Mark Law from the University of Technology Sydney, and is a member of FICPI, IPTA and IPSANZ. We work with businesses across Australia and internationally, from startups protecting their first brand to established companies managing portfolios across multiple jurisdictions.
Why clients engage us
Registered Trade Marks Attorney — Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board (TTIPAB)
Graduate Certificate in Trade Mark Law — University of Technology Sydney
Member: FICPI, IPTA and IPSANZ
Hundreds of trade mark applications managed in Australia and internationally
What’s included
A guided, step-by-step service with clear advice at each stage.
01
Trade mark search and clearance — free preliminary searches, plus professional clearance searches before you commit to a name
02
Trade mark registration — preparation, filing and prosecution of Australian and international applications
03
Examination reports and adverse reports — clear guidance on objections and provisional refusals, and what to do next
04
Trade mark disputes and oppositions — opposing conflicting applications, and defending yours
05
Portfolio management — monitoring, renewals and record changes across multiple jurisdictions
06
Enforcement and infringement advice — practical options when someone uses a mark that's too close to yours
Best suited to
How we work with you
We make trade mark protection easy, affordable, and stress-free. Every engagement starts with a free trade mark search to identify risks early, so you know where you stand before you spend anything. From there, we give you clear, practical advice — no heavy legal jargon — and guide you through the process so you can move forward with confidence. You'll deal directly with the attorney handling your matter, and we're upfront about costs so there are no surprises.
You're launching a brand and want to know the name is safe before you spend on it
You've received an examination report or adverse report and need a clear read on your options
A competitor has filed something too close to your mark
Your trade marks live in several countries and nobody owns the whole picture
You filed yourself and something has gone wrong
Our process
Simple, clear, and carefully guided.
What a trade marks attorney does — and how it's different from a lawyer or solicitor: a registered trade marks attorney is specifically qualified and registered to prepare, file and prosecute trade mark applications, and to advise on trade mark strategy, risk and enforcement. A general lawyer or solicitor may work across many areas of law; a trade marks attorney is registered for this one.
Free trade mark search
Every engagement starts here. We check your name against the official register and give you a written review — before you spend anything.
Clear, practical advice
Plain English, honest risk assessment, and costs stated up front. You decide with the full picture in hand.
We handle the process
Preparation, filing, examination responses, and everything after — with you informed at every stage.
In practice
How this service helps in practice.
01
Choosing between an attorney and a lawyer
Typical risk
Paying general-practice rates for specialist work, or missing trade mark specifics
How we help
Trade marks are all we do. If your matter needs a litigator, we'll tell you that honestly and work alongside them on the trade mark substance.
02
DIY filing gone sideways
Typical risk
Wrong classes or ownership — mistakes that often can't be fixed after filing
How we help
We review what's happened, tell you plainly what's recoverable, and fix what can be fixed.
03
Growing brand, no protection strategy
Typical risk
Protection that doesn't match what the business actually sells
How we help
We scope classes and specifications to your real commercial footprint — today's and the credible next step.
Related paths
Services clients commonly explore next.
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Free Trade Mark Search
Check your name against the official register — free, with a written review.
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Examination Report Help
Received an adverse report? Get clear advice on objections and deadlines.
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Trade Mark Applications
Preparation, filing and prosecution — Australia and internationally.
Explore service →Frequently asked questions
Common questions, answered clearly.
Before you enquire
A premium advisory experience, without the friction.
Free, no-obligation initial review
Clear next steps and practical guidance
Response within 1 business day
Enquire now
Choose your preferred way to get started.
Start with the option that best matches where you are. If you want advice on timing and next steps, book a consultation. If you already have a name, logo, or brand in mind, start with a free trademark search.
Consultation
Book a Free Consultation
Ideal if you want practical guidance on your options, timing, and next steps.
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Get a Free Trademark Search
Ideal if you already have a name, logo, or brand and want an initial review before taking the next step.
Get a Free Trademark Search