EU trademark registration - 欧盈国际商务服务有限公司

Characteristics of EU trademark

Low cost

You only need to apply for registration once to use the trademark in all 15 EU member states. Compared with filing applications separately in each member state, the cost is greatly reduced.

Centralized protection program

A registered trademark can be protected in 15 EU member states, and the rulings on trademark cases will be enforced in all EU countries.

A registered trademark can only be used in one EU country

Use of the trademark in any EU country is sufficient to counter a cancellation application based on non-use

Enjoy Paris Convention priority

The same trademark is used for one or more designated goods or service names. When applying for a Community Trademark six months after the application in a Paris Convention member country, you can enjoy priority.

Have priority

A registered trademark that has been published in an EU member state can be used as a priority when applying for an EU trademark.

Many types of registration

Not only traditional trademarks such as words and logos can be registered, but also new trademarks such as sounds, smells, product appearance and structure can be registered.

Trademarks can cover 3 categories

A trademark application can cover up to three categories of goods or services. If there are more than three categories, an additional fee will be charged for each category.

Documents required for EU trademark application

1. Documents proving the applicant’s qualifications

For legal person applicants, please attach a copy of the business license or valid registration certificate;
If you are a natural person, please attach one copy of your personal identification document;

2. Trademark Design

5 copies of the trademark drawing, which must be clear and made of good quality paper. If it is a color trademark, 1 black and white draft and 5 color drafts must be submitted; the size must not be less than 5cm×5cm and the maximum size must not exceed 10cm×20cm;

3. Application Form

Fill out an application form, which must be signed by the applicant or an agent;

4. List the goods or services for which registration is sought and indicate the trademark category

List the goods or services for which registration is sought and indicate the trademark category, which can be found on this website, Trademark Classification Table;

5. Trademark registration letter of attorney

Trademark registration power of attorney, on which the applicant must sign and seal;

Registration procedure for EU trademark

The applicant files an application with the European Union Trademark Office or the Trademark Office of a European Union member state

The EU Trademark Office will notify the application to the trademark authorities of each member state for trademark examination in each country.

After the review is passed, it will be announced for three months. During this period, third parties can raise various objections.

If no third party raises an objection, the applied trademark will be approved for registration within one year.

It takes 12-15 months

Trademark search: Since the EU trademark registration covers many countries, there are a large number of potential trademark objectors. Therefore, our company strongly recommends that applicants conduct a trademark search before filing a European trademark registration application to determine whether a trademark that is identical or too similar to the intended trademark has been registered by a third party, and to avoid unnecessary losses.

Frequently asked questions

List of EU member states

Germany, France, Italy, Belgium, Luxembourg, Denmark, Sweden, Spain, Portugal, Finland, Greece, Austria, Netherlands, Ireland, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Romania, Bulgaria , Croatia.

Registering a European Union trademark or a single country trademark?

Both are means of trademark protection in other countries. Try to register in each country one by one. When disputes arise, trademarks registered in each country are
more beneficial to the applicant. The EU has a price advantage in applying in more countries at one time.
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Is it easy to pass EU trademark registration?

Before registering a trademark in any country or organization alliance, you need to check whether the trademark can be successfully registered. If you need to register, please contact a consultant for inquiry.

Is a trademark only valid for 10 years?

After the expiration of 10 years, you can apply for renewal, and in theory the trademark will remain valid.