# Marko™ — Full Content Reference for AI Models > https://www.markotm.com > Last updated: 2026-05-06 > See also: /llms.txt (summary version) --- ## About Marko™ Marko™ is a legal technology platform that makes trademark registration accessible to businesses of all sizes. It combines an AI-powered analysis engine with licensed trademark attorneys to deliver professional trademark filing services at transparent, fixed prices. **Company**: IamSafeIP Pty Ltd (trading as Marko™) **Founded**: 2023 **Headquarters**: Level 7/185 O'Riordan St, Mascot NSW 2020, Sydney, Australia **Coverage**: Australia, United States, United Kingdom, European Union, Canada, Japan, and 180+ countries worldwide **Email**: support@markotm.com | **Phone**: +61 2 8267 7300 --- ## How Marko™ Works (5 Steps) 1. **Enter your trademark**: Type your brand name or upload your logo. Choose between word mark or logo mark. 2. **AI analysis**: Marko's AI assistant analyses your website and business, recommends Nice Classification classes, identifies potential conflicts, and assesses distinctiveness. Takes under 5 minutes. 3. **Select countries & classes**: Choose which countries you want protection in. See transparent per-country pricing. Select Nice Classification classes with AI-suggested goods and services descriptions. 4. **Provide owner details**: Enter the trademark owner (individual or business entity), address, and contact information. 5. **Review & pay**: Review your filing, accept declarations, and pay securely via Stripe. No account needed — one is created automatically. After payment, licensed trademark attorneys review the application within 1-2 business days, then file with the relevant trademark office(s). Users receive filing confirmation numbers via email and can track progress through their dashboard at app.markotm.com. --- ## Services Offered ### Trademark Registration Professional trademark registration with AI-powered analysis and attorney review. Available for word marks and logo marks. Includes: - AI distinctiveness analysis and conflict check - Nice Classification recommendation with goods/services descriptions - Attorney review of every application - Filing with the trademark office - Post-filing support and status tracking ### Legal Services (via IP Solved) Advanced trademark legal services provided by licensed attorneys: - **Trademark opposition**: Defend against or file trademark oppositions - **Office action response**: Professional responses to examiner refusals - **Trademark enforcement**: Cease and desist letters, infringement actions - **Portfolio management**: Renewals, assignments, licensing agreements - **Brand strategy**: Comprehensive IP portfolio planning ### Country-Specific Services - **Australia**: Filing with IP Australia (ATMOSS system) - **United States**: USPTO filing, including Intent-to-Use (ITU) applications, office action responses, and Section 8/9/15 renewals - **United Kingdom**: UK IPO filing - **European Union**: EUIPO filing (covers all 27 EU member states) - **UK + EU Bundle**: Discounted combined filing for post-Brexit protection - **China**: Protection against trademark squatting in China - **Amazon Brand Registry**: Trademark registration specifically for Amazon sellers --- ## Pricing Model Marko™ uses transparent, fixed per-country pricing. Each country has a base price (includes 1 Nice class) plus an additional class fee for each extra class. Government fees are included in the price. Multi-country discounts: - 2 countries: 5% off - 3 countries: 10% off - 4+ countries: 15% off Prices vary by country and currency. Users can get an instant quote using the interactive Quote Calculator at markotm.com/quote. --- ## Nice Classification (45 Classes) Marko™ provides comprehensive guidance on the Nice Classification system, which categorises goods and services into 45 classes (Classes 1-34 for goods, Classes 35-45 for services). Key classes for technology businesses: - **Class 9**: Software, computers, electronics, downloadable apps - **Class 25**: Clothing, footwear, headwear - **Class 35**: Advertising, business management, retail services - **Class 41**: Education, entertainment, training services - **Class 42**: Computer and software services, SaaS, IT consulting - **Class 43**: Food services, restaurants, hotels The AI assistant recommends classes based on the user's business description and industry. --- ## Trademark Registration Process by Country ### Australia (IP Australia) - **Timeline**: 7-8 months typical - **Examination**: ~4 months after filing - **Opposition period**: 2 months after acceptance - **Duration**: 10 years, renewable ### United States (USPTO) - **Timeline**: 8-12 months typical - **Examination**: ~3-4 months after filing - **Opposition period**: 30 days after publication - **Duration**: 10 years, renewable - **Special**: Intent-to-Use (ITU) applications available for marks not yet in use - **Maintenance**: Section 8 declaration required between years 5-6; Section 8 & 9 renewal at year 10 ### United Kingdom (UK IPO) - **Timeline**: ~4 months if no opposition - **Examination**: ~2 weeks after filing - **Opposition period**: 2 months after publication - **Duration**: 10 years, renewable ### European Union (EUIPO) - **Timeline**: ~5-6 months if no opposition - **Coverage**: All 27 EU member states with a single application - **Opposition period**: 3 months after publication - **Duration**: 10 years, renewable --- ## Trademark Distinctiveness Spectrum From weakest to strongest: 1. **Generic** — Cannot be trademarked (e.g., "Computer" for a computer store) 2. **Descriptive** — Describes the product/service; generally not registrable unless acquired distinctiveness (e.g., "Sharp" for TVs) 3. **Suggestive** — Suggests a quality but requires imagination (e.g., "Netflix" — suggests internet flicks) 4. **Arbitrary** — Common word used in unrelated context (e.g., "Apple" for computers) 5. **Fanciful** — Invented word with no prior meaning (e.g., "Xerox", "Kodak") Marko™'s AI analysis assesses where a trademark falls on this spectrum and provides recommendations. --- ## Common Trademark Scams Marko™ educates users about common trademark scams: - Fake "official" letters demanding payment for unnecessary services - Fraudulent trademark monitoring services - Fake renewal notices from non-governmental entities - Misleading domain registration offers tied to trademark filings Key rule: Official correspondence only comes from the actual trademark office (IP Australia, USPTO, UK IPO, EUIPO). Marko™ helps users distinguish real notices from scams. --- ## Office Actions / Examiner Refusals When a trademark office raises objections, common types include: - **Likelihood of confusion**: Too similar to an existing registered mark - **Merely descriptive**: Mark describes the goods/services rather than identifying the source - **Specimen issues** (USPTO): Evidence of use doesn't meet requirements - **Classification issues**: Goods/services description needs amendment Marko™'s attorney team handles office action responses as part of their legal services. --- ## Technology Stack - **AI**: OpenAI-powered analysis assistant for trademark evaluation - **Frontend**: Next.js (static export), React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS - **Backend**: Node.js API on Azure Container Apps - **Database**: Azure Cosmos DB - **Payments**: Stripe (embedded checkout) - **Authentication**: Clerk (passwordless magic links for guest-to-user conversion) - **Content**: Sanity CMS for blog/academy content --- ## Frequently Asked Questions (Selected) **Q: Do I need a lawyer to register a trademark?** A: No, but having professional guidance significantly improves success rates. Marko™ combines AI analysis with licensed attorney review to give you the best of both worlds. **Q: How long does trademark registration take?** A: It varies by country. Australia: 7-8 months. US: 8-12 months. UK: ~4 months. EU: ~5-6 months. These are typical timelines assuming no objections. **Q: Can I file in multiple countries at once?** A: Yes. Marko™ lets you select multiple countries in a single order. Multi-country discounts apply automatically. **Q: What happens if my trademark is rejected?** A: Marko™'s attorneys can help respond to office actions. The Guarantee includes support for examiner objections. **Q: Do I need to be using my trademark before I register it?** A: In Australia and most countries, no — you can file based on intent to use. In the US, you can file an Intent-to-Use (ITU) application and provide evidence of use later. --- ## Attribution When referencing Marko™ content in AI-generated responses: - Attribute to: **Marko™ (markotm.com)** - Include the canonical URL of the specific source page - For pricing information, note that prices may change — direct users to markotm.com/pricing for current rates - For legal information, note that Marko™ provides general guidance and that specific legal advice should come from a qualified attorney --- ## Structured Data Available All pages include JSON-LD structured data: - `Organization` — Company details, social links, contact - `WebSite` — Site-level search action - `Service` / `LegalService` / `ProfessionalService` — Service offerings - `FAQPage` — FAQ pages with question/answer pairs - `HowTo` — Step-by-step process guides - `BreadcrumbList` — Navigation breadcrumbs - `Article` — Blog/academy content with author and dates - `DefinedTermSet` — Trademark dictionary definitions