The Investigation of Use is a control research as to whether a particular registered trademark is in fact already used in business transactions. Also, it serves as a meaningful supplementary research - in situations where an original trademark search has highlighted that a pre-existing brand could produce possible conflicts with your own brand. Should it be shown that the detected brand is not used or has insufficient usage, then possibly it can be cancelled. Note - A brand can be cancelled, under certain circumstances, if it is not used commercially for the first five years after the brand was introduced.
Advantages of the Investigation of Use in a nutshell:

• The Rs24 Investigation of Use can establish a sound basis for a trademark cancellation lawsuit.
• The Rs24 Investigation of Use determines, for example, as an aid in the search for a new name, whether the name is already used for definite products and services.
• The Rs24 Investigation will precisely answer, in which industrial sector or line of business a name is used

general features:

This service is subject to the Rs24 quality standard and includes the following general features:

• The research sources are current and reliable directories and databases (for example, brand directories, supplier- exhibitor- and product lists), which are checked both online and offline.
• search of registered, word-identical domains
• the research statement considers all ascertained indications of usage.
• all finds are processed in details
• active Outbound (relevant market observers, business participants, subject media etc.) by telephone and email.
• international standard delivery by email (.pdf documents), please ask for delivery by post or fax.
• duration: 72 hours; express: 48 hours (on workdays)
• payment via credit card (VISA, Mastercard), (made by direct debit or cash on delivery for customers located in Germany only)
• you can manage your order online by using the Rs24 Order Management Center

* No legal advice is given by Rs24.