How do I prevent competitors from bidding on my brand keywords in Google Ads?

Photo of Igor Demcak

Written by Igor Demcak

Founder & Trademark Attorney

Google Ads allows competitors to bid on your branded keywords, but there are steps you can take to limit the impact. First, you can register your trademark with Google’s Trademark Policy. This prevents advertisers from using your trademarked terms in their ad copy.

Another proactive step is to run your own Google Ads campaigns that target your brand keywords. By doing so, your official ads will dominate the search results and push down any competing ads. If competitors continue to misuse your brand terms, Trama can provide dedicated monitoring and work with you to ensure that your keyword rights are protected from misuse, filing the necessary complaints when needed.

Advice icon

Haven't found what you are looking for?

Our team of experienced trademark attorneys is here to help you! Simply send us an email outlining your request and we'll be happy to assist you.