In Cyprus, rights to a trademark arise for the person or company that first uses it in this territory. However, although registration is not strictly mandatory, in practice it is strongly recommended.
Registering your trademark:
- Creates a clear presumption of ownership,
- Helps prevent future conflicts over who owns the mark, and
- Makes it much easier to enforce your rights in cases of infringement or unauthorized use.
To obtain protection in Cyprus, you can:
- File a national trademark application with the Department of Registrar of Companies and Official Receiver of the Republic of Cyprus D.R.C.O.R., or
- Seek protection regionally by filing a European Union Trademark (EUTM), which covers the entire European Union, including Cyprus. See our EU trademark services.
Cyprus is also a member state of the Madrid Protocol, so you may extend an international registration to Cyprus through the Madrid System. We offer services for trademark filing through the Madrid System.
If you register a combined trademark (word + logo), the exclusive right is limited to the exact configuration as filed. If you want separate protection for the word element and the figurative element, it is advisable to file separate trademark applications for each.