Murk Samoon

Brand Protection Analyst

Laws Customs • Full-time

May 2019 - Present • 7 yrs

I am a Trademark & Intellectual Property (IP) Research Specialist with experience in trademark search, infringement analysis, and brand conflict evaluation. My work focuses on helping clients assess the legal availability and risk of brand names, logos, and trademarks before use or registration. I conduct detailed trademark clearance searches across national and international databases, identifying identical and similar marks, reviewing classifications under the Nice system, and analyzing potential conflicts. My approach includes evaluating visual, phonetic, and conceptual similarity to determine the likelihood of confusion between trademarks. I also specialize in trademark infringement analysis, where I compare existing registered marks with proposed or active brands to assess legal risk levels. This includes categorizing risks as low, medium, or high and providing clear explanations to support business decisions and reduce exposure to disputes or opposition cases. In addition, I prepare structured brand conflict reports that summarize findings in a clear and professional format. These reports include conflicting marks, similarity analysis, classification overlap, and practical recommendations for clients. My experience also extends to IP research, where I analyze trademark portfolios, ownership details, filing trends, and brand usage across industries. This helps clients understand broader intellectual property landscapes and market positioning. I support legal documentation by drafting structured emails, infringement summaries, and research-based notes to assist client communication and decision-making. My core skills include trademark search, IP risk assessment, brand similarity analysis, legal research, and professional report writing. I work with a detail-oriented and systematic approach, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and reliability in every project. My objective is to help businesses protect their brand identity, avoid legal conflicts, and make informed