Ideal referrals include businesses seeking expert support for brand strategy, branding, website development, digital marketing, or broader marketing transformation. Typical referrals are startups, growing businesses, or established brands looking for strategic clarity and strong creative execution.
Understanding Brand IP is a really important factor that can often be overlooked. We are known as rebranding specialists, and many companies that come to us looking to be rebranded, are forced to rebrand due to Trademark and Intellectual Property breaches, or potential risks.
So we always recommend factoring in IP searches as part of a new brand process. Determining if your brand can be trademarked involves several factors:
Brand Name and Logo Distinctiveness
Your brand must be distinctive, meaning it should stand out from other brands in the marketplace. It should not be generic or too descriptive of the products or services you offer.
Brand Name Availability
Before committing to a brand name, you should conduct a search to ensure that there are no existing brand names that are identical or similar to yours in the same category of goods or services. This helps to avoid potential conflicts. You should also conduct a domain search to see if an ideal domain is available without paying too much for it.
Non-Infringement
Your brand name, logo and icons should not infringe on existing trademarks. This means it should not be confusingly similar to trademarks that are already registered or in use by other companies.
Legal Requirements
Your brand should meet the legal requirements for trademark registration in the jurisdiction where you intend to register it. This typically includes being capable of being represented graphically and being used in commerce.
Whilst we do conduct preliminary high level desk top research when developing a brand name, We highly recommend you seek the advice of a trademark attorney or professional who can guide you through the process and help ensure that your brand meets all the necessary requirements for trademark registration.
At Soto Group we can assist you with considering these factors and conducting thorough research, so you can determine if your brand is eligible for trademark protection.
Yes. If a referred client requires multiple services, such as brand development, website design, and digital marketing campaigns, your commission will apply to the full scope of services delivered through the initial engagement.
The short answer is yes. Depending on the size of your team, there will be a degree of work that team leaders will need to do on top of their daily workload. However, our goal is to ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption to your operations. We’ll work closely with your team to plan the rollout strategically and provide support throughout the process.
We are experts at bringing your team along the journey with you, so the excitement of the rebrand outweighs the grumbles that may come with having to rebrand their internal documents or client facing collateral.
Your referral link includes a 90-day tracking cookie. This means that if someone clicks your link but does not sign up immediately, you will still receive credit for the referral if they become a client within 90 days. This generous tracking window gives your referrals time to decide, while still ensuring you are rewarded for the introduction.
