EnglishLet our experts take care of your trademark registration in France from start to finish. We handle all the preparation, filing, and follow-up with the French trademark office so you avoid paperwork, confusion, and delays. One dedicated consultant manages the entire process with clear, transparent pricing.
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Filing yourself in France can work in simple cases. For anything more complex, professional help can save time, budget, and headaches.
Straightforward hassle free services. We strive to make it easy.
An IP consultant will be assigned to you, through whom you will be able to request all your IP services
Regardless of the amount of countries you need assistance in, we will be able to cover it. We work in over 180 jurisdictions
All prices are clear and without hidden costs. We have competitive and straightforward pricing
Our team is standing by to clarify any questions you may have regarding trademarks and IP in any country of the world
The cost to register a trademark in France is US$ 700 for the first class, plus US$ 300 for each additional class.
The description of goods/services includes up to 4000 characters per class; beyond that, additional charges will apply.
With iGERENT, you get:
Your trademark registration in France becomes simple, secure, and fully compliant.
No documents are required to file a trademark application in France. You only need to provide:
France does not require a power of attorney or formal certificates at the filing stage. INPI may request additional information only in specific circumstances.
If any clarifications or supporting materials are needed later, our experts will guide you through each step and ensure your application remains complete and compliant.
For straightforward cases, the average time to register a trademark in France is about 4 months. This timeframe may be longer if INPI raises objections on absolute grounds (for example, descriptiveness or lack of distinctiveness), or if third parties file oppositions or observations during the publication period.
Throughout the process, your dedicated consultant will monitor the status of your application and keep you informed, so you don’t have to worry about deadlines, responses, or follow-ups.
If your application is accepted, your trademark is registered for 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed indefinitely for further periods of 10 years. Renewal can be requested up to 6 months before the expiration date and during a 6-month grace period after expiration, subject to late renewal fees. Once registered, your mark is entered into the official French register and you can enforce your exclusive rights in France and in all automatically covered French territories.
To keep those rights active, your trademark must be renewed on time. To avoid missed deadlines and protect your registration long term, you can rely on our Trademark Renewal Service in France, and let our team handle the reminders, filings, and formalities for you.
Yes. In France, once your application is filed, INPI will publish the application and start examining it on absolute grounds (legality, distinctiveness, etc.), but it does not check for prior identical or similar trademarks.
Owners of earlier rights are responsible for monitoring new publications. If necessary, they must act within 2 months from the publication date to:
The chances of success in opposition will depend on factors such as the similarity of the signs, the overlap between the goods/services, and the strength and use of the earlier right.
Use of a trademark is not required to obtain registration in France. However, once registered, the mark must be used genuinely in the French territory. If it remains unused for five (5) consecutive years after registration—or since its last genuine use—it becomes vulnerable to cancellation for non-use. The use must be real and carried out on a commercial scale.
If France requests proof of use, evidence, or supporting declarations at any point, iGERENT will guide you through the process and help you prepare all required documentation.
Choosing iGERENT for your trademark application in France means working with a team committed to clarity, reliability, and real results.
See why businesses trust iGERENT as the best trademark registration service.
France recognizes three-dimensional (3D) trademarks, allowing businesses to protect distinctive product shapes or packaging before the INPI. To register a 3D mark, the shape must be distinctive and capable of distinguishing your goods or services from those of others. It cannot:
The application must include clear graphical representations from several angles so that the shape is fully understood. If the 3D shape does not have inherent distinctiveness, INPI may require evidence of acquired distinctiveness through use in the French market. You can find more information on the INPI website: https://www.inpi.fr/.
If you’re considering filing a 3D trademark in France, feel free to contact us for a free, no-obligation assessment so we can review your case and confirm the best filing options for your situation.
