Lesson 5: Design Searches
The Trade-marks Database can also be searched by the graphic elements
of the trade-mark design (often referred to as a "logo" or "symbol").
In this tutorial the "symbol"/"logo" will be referred to as the
"design" so as to maintain consistency with the terminology of the
Trade-marks Database. In this lesson you will learn the following:
Vienna Codes
Organization of Vienna Codes
Search by Design Using Vienna Codes
To classify the design of trade-marks, an internationally-accepted
standard has been developed. Each graphic element in a trade-mark design
is assigned a numerical code. This standard is referred to as a
"Vienna code classification."
Click on the "Vienna Codes" button to access Vienna codes search options.
Vienna codes are organized into groups and sub-groups by the type
of graphic element that each group represents. They are grouped into four levels:
- Category
- Division
- Section
- Auxiliary
Here is an example of how it works:
Let's say you have a trade-mark that consists of three stars:
| Category |
1 |
CELESTIAL BODIES, NATURAL PHENOMENA, GEOGRAPHICAL MAPS |
| Division |
1.1 |
STARS, COMETS |
| Section |
1.1.1 |
Stars |
| Auxiliary |
A 1.1.4 |
Three stars |
Select a description, such as three stars by choosing it from the Vienna
Code lists. Expand each level by clicking on the red arrows.
Now you can make a selection by checking a box and then performing a search.
To locate trade-marks with a number of design criteria, you will
need to perform searches on multiple Vienna codes. Example 3 in
lesson 6 demonstrates how to do this.
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