Protect your business by registering your brands officially with the local trademark office of European Union. Once registered, you can enforce your legal rights over the trademark and prevent others from using it in European Union.
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The average EU trademark registration process takes around 6 months for straightforward cases.
This timeframe may vary depending on the complexity of the application and potential opposition proceedings.
No documents are required to register a trademark in the EU.
Rest assured — with iGERENT’s expert team handling your EU trademark filing, we’ll manage everything and notify you if any action is required.
The authority responsible for trademark registration in the European Union is the EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office), based in Alicante, Spain.
A registered European Union Trademark (EUTM) grants protection across all EU member states including:
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden.
Territories covered also include the Aland Islands (Finland), Guadeloupe and other French territories, Azores and Madeira (Portugal), and the Canary Islands (Spain).
Trademark applications can be submitted either directly through the EUIPO or via the Madrid System. iGERENT offers trademark filing through the Madrid Protocol for international coverage.
The EU follows a first-to-file system, meaning the first person or company to file holds the trademark rights.
When filing a logo trademark, EUIPO does not allow color claims; your logo will be protected in all color variations.
To protect text and design separately, file individual applications for the wordmark and figurative mark.
A EU trademark search is highly recommended before filing. It helps identify potential conflicts and saves time and costs in the long run.
Our attorneys conduct a comprehensive search across the EUIPO database and local trademark offices of EU countries to evaluate potential oppositions and risks.
The search includes legal analysis based on EUIPO’s absolute grounds for refusal, and evaluates both word and figurative marks.
To apply for a European Union trademark registration online, provide the following:
No formal documents are needed at the time of filing.
The EU trademark registration process begins with an examination by the EUIPO.
The examiner does not issue refusals based on prior trademarks, but third parties can file opposition actions within a 3-month publication period.
If no oppositions are filed, the trademark proceeds to registration and a digital EU trademark certificate is issued.
Once registered, your EU trademark is valid for 10 years from the application date and can be renewed for successive 10-year periods.
Renewals can be filed up to 6 months before expiration or during a 6-month grace period after expiration (with late fees).
Use of the trademark is essential. If it is not used within 5 years of registration, it may be subject to cancellation for non-use.
If an opposition is filed using a trademark older than 5 years, proof of genuine use may be required.
EU trademarks are accepted by Amazon's Brand Registry, allowing brand owners access to platform protection tools.
The EUIPO was established in 1994 (originally OHIM) and started processing trademarks in 1996.
Trademark filings have grown significantly, reaching over 144,000 in 2017 alone via national and international routes.
EUIPO allows registration of 3D trademarks, protecting product shapes and packaging across all EU countries.
Applicants must provide multiple views (usually six) showing the mark from different angles.
To be accepted, the shape must:
If the shape lacks inherent distinctiveness, evidence of acquired distinctiveness through use will be required.
For more information, visit the EUIPO website.
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