End-to-End Trademark Registration in Spain

The cost to register a trademark in Spain is US$ 500 for the first class, plus US$ 450 for each additional class. This fee includes both the official government filing costs and iGERENT’s professional service fees.

When you register your trademark with iGERENT, our team handles everything for you: from preparing and filing your application to tracking progress and updating you at every step.

You’ll benefit from:

• A dedicated trademark consultant to guide you throughout the process
• Complete management of forms, filings, and communications with the trademark office
• Transparent pricing, with no hidden costs or surprise add-ons

With iGERENT, your trademark registration in Spain is simple, secure, and fully compliant.

To file a trademark in Spain, you will generally need:

• A scanned copy of a signed Power of Attorney (PoA) authorizing a local representative to act before the OEPM.

Your representative will also need:

• Full applicant details (name, address, nationality/legal form).
• A clear representation of the mark (word, logo, or combined).
• The list of goods and/or services, classified according to the Nice Classification.

In most cases, a scanned PoA is sufficient, unless the OEPM specifically requests the original.

For straightforward cases, the average time from filing to registration in Spain is around 9 months.

This is an estimated timeframe and may vary depending on factors such as:

• Objections raised by the examiner (e.g. descriptiveness, lack of distinctiveness, conflicts with earlier marks).
• Delays in responding to official actions.
• Oppositions filed by third parties after publication.

Once your trademark is registered in Spain:

• It is protected for ten (10) years from the application date.
• It can be renewed indefinitely for further periods of ten (10) years.

Renewal:

• Can be requested up to six (6) months before the expiry date.
• Can also be requested during a grace period of six (6) months after expiration, subject to late renewal fees.

The registration grants protection in mainland Spain, the Canary Islands, Ceuta and Melilla, and your certificate/registration record serves as official proof of ownership for enforcement and commercial transactions.

Yes. If a third party files a trademark that is identical or confusingly similar to yours for related goods/services, you may file an opposition.

• Opposition period: You must file within two (2) months from the date the application is published in the Spanish Industrial Property Bulletin.
• The likelihood of success depends on:
• The similarity of the marks.
• The similarity or relatedness of the goods/services.
• The strength and priority of your earlier rights, and the evidence you provide.

Use is not required to file or obtain registration in Spain. However, after registration, use becomes important.

If your trademark is not used for an uninterrupted period of five (5) years in Spain:

• It becomes vulnerable to cancellation actions based on non-use brought by third parties.

To avoid this risk:

• The mark should be used genuinely and on a commercial scale in Spain for the goods/services covered.
• It is advisable to keep evidence of use (invoices, ads, catalogues, website targeting Spanish consumers, etc.).

Choosing iGERENT for your trademark application in Spain means working with a team that values transparency, reliability, and practical results.

• We provide clear quotes that include both official fees and our professional fees, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
• We’ve managed trademark filings and portfolios for businesses of all sizes, from startups to established international brands.
• We keep you in the loop with regular status updates, not just at filing, but all the way to registration.

Don’t just take our word for it, see why businesses trust iGERENT as the best trademark registration service.

Spain recognizes three-dimensional (3D) trademarks through the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (OEPM).

To register a 3D mark:

• Applicants must provide a clear graphical representation of the 3D sign from various angles so the shape is fully understood.
• The shape must be distinctive and not purely functional.
• If the 3D mark lacks inherent distinctiveness, the OEPM may require evidence of acquired distinctiveness through use in the Spanish market (e.g. sales data, advertising, market surveys).

The OEPM examines 3D marks carefully to ensure they do not monopolize technical solutions or purely aesthetic features that competitors may legitimately need to use. Multi-class applications are allowed, so you can cover several classes of goods and services in a single filing.

For more information, visit the OEPM website: OEPM.