In the Czech Republic, trademark registration is mandatory in order to obtain rights over a mark, as it is a “first to file” jurisdiction. Only in some exceptional cases can an unregistered trademark be protected, so relying solely on use is risky.
Trademark applications must be filed with the Industrial Property Office of the Czech Republic UPV.
Because the Czech Republic is a member of the European Union, protection can also be obtained by registering a European Union Trademark (EUTM), which covers the entire EU. See our EU trademark services.
The country is also a member state of the Madrid Protocol, so an international registration can be extended to the Czech Republic via the Madrid System. We offer services for trademark filing through the Madrid System.
If you register a combined trademark (word + figurative elements), your exclusive right will be limited to the exact configuration as filed and registered. If you wish to use the word element separately from the logo (or vice versa), it is advisable to file separate trademark applications for each element you want to protect individually.