What We Do

Thomson Reuters is the world’s leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. We combine industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information for leading decision-makers in the financial, legal, tax and accounting, healthcare, science and media markets, powered by the world’s most trusted news organization. With headquarters in New York and major operations in London and Eagan, Minnesota, Thomson Reuters employs more than 55,000 people and operates in over 100 countries.

Thomson CompuMark, a business unit of Thomson Reuters, provides the industry’s broadest range of trademark research and brand protection solutions. We enable trademark and brand professionals worldwide to launch, expand and protect strong brands through unmatched global content, expert analysis and tools, and best-in-class service.

Thomson CompuMark solutions provide critical insight at key phases of the trademark lifecycle:

Creation

Creation is the initial stage when a trademark, name, symbol or other device identifying your product or service is developed for use in the marketplace.

Screening

Once your list of potential trademarks has been created, the next step is to narrow the list.

Clearance

Trademarks surviving the screening process are now ready for more exhaustive research. Typically, a comprehensive search is conducted by a company specializing in trademark research.

Investigation

Trademark investigations are conducted to locate additional information on potentially conflicting trademarks cited in your research report. 

Opinion

It’s the job of an experienced attorney, using comprehensive trademark research reports and other related research, to render an opinion regarding the availability of your trademark for use and registration.

Filing/Registration

This stage entails filing an application at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for federal registration.

Protection

This stage is ongoing, and its purpose is to protect, maintain and enhance the value of your trademark. 

Maintenance

With proper maintenance, trademark rights can last forever—unlike copyright and patent rights. However, rights are contingent upon continued use of the trademark and the filing of section 8 affidavits and renewals.

Commercial Exploitation

Once your trademark is well known, steps can be taken to capitalize on its popularity. A common avenue is through licensing programs.