CLEARANCE

Ain’t I Counterfeiting? Why Clearance Comes First.

Before investing in a new trademark, patent, or industrial design, there’s one crucial question every business should ask… “Is this already someone else’s right?” What may seem like a creative, original idea could already exist in the marketplace and using it without proper clearance could result in legal consequences, commercial setbacks, or worse, claims of infringement.

At Audiri Vox, we believe that strong intellectual property begins with certainty. Our clearance team helps you answer the question we often ask with a touch of irony: “Ain’t I counterfeiting?” It sounds similar to anti-counterfeiting and in many ways, it is. The first defence against infringing others’ rights is ensuring your own proposed IP doesn’t conflict with what’s already out there.

We provide detailed pre-adoption clearance for trademarks, patents, and designs across a wide range of jurisdictions, with a particular focus on the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Our team conducts thorough database searches and legal assessments to identify potential obstacles before they become contentious. Whether you’re seeking to register a trademark, launch a product, or protect a new patent or design, our attorneys deliver practical, jurisdiction-specific advice to confirm your freedom to use, register, and operate.

Clearance is not just a formality; it’s a strategic investment. It protects your brand from being derailed by cease-and-desist letters, infringement suits, or costly rebranding exercises. It strengthens your position for future enforcement and gives you peace of mind as you enter new markets or grow your IP portfolio.

Where risks are identified, we don’t just highlight the problem; we help craft viable alternatives and recommend next steps that align with your business objectives.

At Audiri Vox, we help you clear the path, before you take the first step.