Core Services
Trade Mark Filings and Registration
grayster IP advises businesses and individuals on the protection and registration of trade marks in Australia and internationally.
Services include:
- Trade mark creation support
- Preliminary screening
- Availability and clearance searching
- Filing strategy
- Application preparation
- Prosecution before relevant intellectual property offices
The firm assists clients in securing trade mark rights aligned with their commercial objectives while seeking to minimise registration risks and future conflicts.
International Trade Marks Protection
Trade mark rights are territorial and require careful coordination across jurisdictions. grayster IP assists clients seeking protection of their brands internationally through national filing systems and international trade mark frameworks, including the Madrid Protocol system where appropriate.
The firm works with overseas associates and international clients to support the strategic protection and management of trade mark rights across multiple markets.
Assignment, Licensing, and Other Changes to Registered Trade Mark Records
Trade mark rights frequently evolve alongside business growth, restructuring and commercial arrangements. grayster IP assists clients with the preparation and recording of assignments, licensing arrangements and changes affecting registered trade mark rights.
Services also include ownership changes, mergers, corporate name updates and other amendments required to maintain accurate trade mark records and preserve the integrity of intellectual property assets.
The InproPort™ Framework Structured Trade Mark Portfolio Management
grayster IP has developed InproPort™, a 5 Layer structured framework designed to manage trade mark portfolios across their lifecycle.
The framework provides oversight across five key stages of brand protection:
Foundation
Clearance searches, portfolio review and filing strategy.
Registration
Domestic and international filings and international protection strategies.
Monitoring
Identification of conflicting marks and emerging risks.
Enforcement
Opposition strategy and infringement assessment.
Portfolio Strategy
Renewals, expansion planning and long-term brand protection.
InproPort™ is designed for businesses managing brands across multiple jurisdictions where coordinated oversight is essential.