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Case: Registered the trademark “Oratory Club”
Service: Trademark Registration
The idea of creating the “Oratory Club” was born in Taras S. out of a desire to help people master public speaking skills, overcome stage fright, and learn how to convince an audience. Taras had a clear vision of the brand and experience organizing events of various formats, but they faced a risk: without trademark registration, any other club could use a similar name, and his brand would remain unprotected.
Trademark registration process
- Conducting a comprehensive search. The first and most important stage is checking the name for uniqueness. Our specialists conducted an analysis in open and closed databases of registered trademarks in Ukraine and abroad. This made it possible to make sure that the name “Oratory Club” does not infringe the rights of other trademark owners and is unique for use in its field of activity.
- Determination of MKTP classes. Trademarks are registered in accordance with the International Classification of Goods and Services (ICGS). We conducted a detailed analysis of the club’s activities to determine the appropriate classes. For the “Oratory Club”, classes were selected that include organizing trainings, conducting seminars, educational services and related activities. This guarantees that the trademark will be protected precisely in those areas where it is used.
- Preparation of the application. An application for trademark registration is a legal document that must be drawn up without errors. We prepared the application, clearly indicating the description of the mark, its graphic image (logo, if any), selected MKTP classes, as well as other necessary data.
- Payment of fees and submission of the application. The state fee was paid, and the documents were transferred to Ukrpatent, which allowed us to begin consideration of the application.
- Qualification examination. The next stage is verification of the content of the application. It includes an assessment of the uniqueness of the trademark, checking it for compliance with legislative requirements, as well as possible conflicts with existing trademarks. Thanks to a thorough preliminary search, this stage was successful.
- Obtaining a certificate. After completing all the examinations, the “Oratory Club” received an official certificate of trademark registration. From that moment on, the brand became protected in Ukraine, and its owner acquired exclusive rights to use the name and logo.
Result: Protection and new opportunities
After successfully passing the examination, the “Oratory Club” received legal protection as a trademark in Ukraine, which guarantees brand protection from the date of application. This allows the owner to:
- Use the brand without the risk of copying it.
- Attract partners and investors with greater confidence.
- Register a domain name in the .ua domain
- Grant the right to use the brand for a fee
Collect payment and compensation for damages and lost profits for using the name without the owner’s permission - Plan to scale the project through franchising
Educational projects are often built on reputation and trust. Without a registered trademark, organizers risk losing their brand identity and may face legal obstacles if the name is used by others.
If you are creating an educational project, organizing trainings or seminars, or hosting other events, don’t put off registering your trademark for later. Our lawyers will help you get through this process quickly and efficiently. Contact us today!