Trade Mark Application — Legal Review

A trade mark application legal review in Ireland is a solicitor’s review of your proposed or existing trade mark application. This is a legal review and advice service only: we do not prepare or file trade mark applications, and filing with the IPOI or EUIPO is carried out by you or a registered trade mark agent. A poorly drafted application can be refused, losing your filing fee and priority date.

Where your matter needs legal work, you instruct a solicitor directly; we provide information and self-complete templates only. The price is set, with no billable hours and no surprise invoices, and the service is fully online, so there is no need to travel to an office.

What’s included

• Review of your proposed trade mark for conflicts
• Classification advice (Nice Classification)
• Identification of likely objections
• Written report with recommended amendments
• Self-complete template with guidance notes — you fill it in yourself
• Documents tailored to Irish law and your circumstances, delivered by email
• A written summary of the key points and anything you need to do afterwards

Who this is for

• Businesses about to file a trade mark themselves
• Start-ups choosing a brand name
• Businesses with an application facing objections
• Owners wanting a check before filing in the EU

How it works

1. Find a solicitor through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory and send them the basic details and any existing documents or correspondence.
2. Complete a short questionnaire about your circumstances.
3. After an intake form is completed, a solicitor would typically be assigned to the matter and prepare the documents.
4. Your documents are delivered to you by email, with one round of revisions included.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a trade mark application review cost in Ireland?

This page is a free guide — nothing on it is for sale. Solicitors set their own fees for this work and must give you a written costs estimate (a section 150 letter) before starting. Get quotes through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.

Do you file the trade mark for me?

No. This is a review only. Filing is done by you or a registered trade mark agent.

What are Nice classes?

The Nice Classification groups goods and services into classes. Choosing the right classes is key to protection.

For more on business contracts and running a company in Ireland, see our Business Legal Advice hub.

If you would like to be told when solicitor services are available again on this site, you can join our no-fee waiting list. To instruct a solicitor now, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.