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| What is a Trademark? | A trademark is a specific, recognizable expression or symbol that represents a product or service. |
| Cost | Cost of Trademark Registration in Bulgaria is EUR155. |
| Timeframe | Register a trademark in Bulgaria within 6 to 9 months. |
| Benefits | The benefits of trademark filing in Bulgaria are as follows:
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| Categories of Trademarks | Types of trademarks for trademark protection in Bulgaria are as follows:
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| Documents Needed | The list of documents required for trademark protection in Bulgaria is as follows:
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| Who Can Register? | Bulgarian Citizens & Foreigners are eligible to register a trademark in Bulgaria. |
| Procedure | The Bulgaria Trademark Registration Process is as follows:
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Safeguard your brand and expand your business presence in the fast-growing economy with trademark registration in Bulgaria.
Trademark registration in Bulgaria provides 10-years legal validity with an easy indefinite renewal for a 10-consective years in southeast Europe, which is a gateway to the major trade portals between the European Union (EU) and Asia with an astonishing BGN104 billion Gross domestic product (GDP) at a 2.8% growth rate with top market exports in service, petrochemical manufacturing, food production, and pharma industry. Bulgaria’s top export locations include Germany, Romania, Italy, Turkey, and Greece.
The Trademarks and Geographical Indications Law of 2019, through DECREE No. 278, implements the European Union (EU) 2015/2436 directive to unify trademark protection amongst the EU member countries. The law provides regulations related to trademark registration, renewal, and cancellation.
The law also provides civil and criminal remedies for the unlawful use of trademark registrations. Bulgaria is a signatory to the Paris Convention, Madrid Protocol, Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS), Trademark Treaty Law (TLT), and Nice Agreement. Seeking expert support in Trademark Registration in Bulgaria? Talk to Enterslice experts for quick solutions.
Follows First-to-File & Multi-Class Approach
Implements EU 2015/2436 directive
Unifies Bulgaria-EU Trademark Registrations
Easy Trademark Registration for Foreigners
AI Proctored Trademark System
Protection Against Unlawful Trademark Use
Register in Six Free-Trade Zones
Member of the Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA)
There are several advantages of trademark registration in Bulgaria, such as a unique brand identity and exclusive rights to the brand. The benefits of trademark licensing in Bulgaria are as follows:
A trademark filing in Bulgaria entitles Bulgarian and foreign entrepreneurs with registration protection for 10 long years with indefinite renewal for 10 consecutive years, which further helps them establish a powerful competitive presence in the diverse consumer markets of Bulgaria.
Trademark licensing in Bulgaria is beneficial for international trade because it is a border country located in southeast Europe, which serves as a trade pathway between the European Union and Asia, which further helps foreign individuals and entities extend their business presence in the robust markets in Europe.
Trademark protection in Bulgaria helps Bulgarian and global entrepreneurs get the National Customs Agency (NCA) assistance to track the import and export of trademarked goods at Bulgaria’s borders, which would further help reduce the entry and exit of counterfeit goods.
Trademark registration in Bulgaria entitles Bulgarian and global trademark holders to file lawsuits and claim damages against the unlawful use of their trademarked brands, thereby setting a deterrence for counterfeiters and imitators by providing civil remedies and criminal punishments through Bulgarian trademark law.
Bulgarian and global entrepreneurs and entities can advertise and market their brands to highlight the distinctness of their products or services, which helps them establish a strong customer base and high revenues in the competitive market of Bulgaria.
Trademark protection in Bulgaria helps Bulgarian and foreign businesses enhance the goodwill of their business by franchising, licensing, and selling their brands, thereby increasing the overall profit value of the business.
Bulgarian and global businesses must understand how to register a trademark in Bulgaria before formally applying with an application to the Patent Office of the Republic of Bulgaria (BPO). The step-by-step procedure for trademark registration in Bulgaria is as follows:
The applicant must conduct the Bulgaria trademark search through the Patent Office of the Republic of Bulgaria (BPO)’s “Brand Search” online database.
The applicant must submit the Bulgarian trademark application with the necessary documents to the Patent Office of the Republic of Bulgaria (BPO) online or by post.
The Patent Office of the Republic of Bulgaria (BPO) formally and extensively examines the Bulgaria trademark application, verifying the applicant’s details and determining the legality of the trademark.
The Patent Office of the Republic of Bulgaria (BPO) approves and publishes the trademark in its official bulletin to allow third-party oppositions.
The Patent Office of the Republic of Bulgaria (BPO) grants the Bulgarian trademark registration certificate authorizing the exclusive trademark rights to the applicant.
The Patent Office of the Republic of Bulgaria (BPO) takes 6 to 9 months for trademark registration in Bulgaria. The schedule to register a trademark in Bulgaria is as follows:
The applicant takes 2 to 4 days to conduct the free-of-charge Bulgaria trademark search through the Patent Office of the Republic of Bulgaria (BPO)’s brand search database.
The applicant takes 1 to 2 days to submit the Bulgaria trademark application with documents to the Patent Office of the Republic of Bulgaria (BPO).
The Patent Office of the Republic of Bulgaria (BPO) takes 4 to 12 weeks to conduct a formal and extensive examination of the Bulgaria trademark application.
The Patent Office of the Republic of Bulgaria (BPO) allows a 12-week opposition period for third parties to file oppositions against the newly published trademark on its official bulletin.
The Patent Office of the Republic of Bulgaria (BPO) takes 4 to 8 weeks to Grant the Bulgaria trademark registration Certificate.
All applicants must understand the documentation prerequisites of trademark registration in Bulgaria. The requirements are as follows:
Bulgaria Trademark Application Form
Name and Address of the Applicant
A Representation of the Trademark
A Brief Summary of the Trademark
A list of Goods & Services as per the Nice Classification (NCL)
Priority & Translated Documents, if any
A Copy of the Company Registration Certificate for Corporate Applicants
Details of the Local Representative, if any
Application Payment Confirmation
A Notarized Copy of the Power of Attorney (POA), if any
Yes, trademark registration in Bulgaria is eligible for renewal. Trademark owners must file for a trademark renewal in Bulgaria within the last 12 months of the official registration for EUR155 online or by post to the Patent Office of the Republic of Bulgaria (BPO).
The BPO mandates the submission of the applicant’s details, a copy of the original registration, proof of continuous trademark usage, a power of attorney (POA), if any, and a print of the trademark for trademark renewal in Bulgaria.
Mandate for Local Registered Agent
Indefinite Long-Term Renewal for 10 Years
Continuous Trademark Usage for 5-Year Mandate
Guidance on Bulgarian Trademark Law
Bulgarian and global entrepreneurs must understand the different categories of trademarks before making a formal application for trademark registration in Bulgaria. The types of trademarks are as follows:
A word mark consists of letters, words, slogans, phrases, or numbers. It protects the textual element of a brand.
A figurative mark consists of images or logos without any text elements. It safeguards the graphical representation of a brand.
A three-dimensional (3D) mark consists of 3D shapes or logos. It protects the specific 3D representation of a brand.
A combined mark consists of a combination of words, phrases, letters, images, or logos. It protects the textual and graphical elements of a brand.
A position mark focuses on the specific placement of a product or service. It protects the peculiar placement of a brand.
A pattern mark mainly focuses on a set of patterns of a product or service. It protects the recurring elements of a brand.
A color mark comprises of a color or combination of colors of a product or service. It provides safety to the specific color tone of a brand.
A sound mark consists of a sound or a combination of various audio elements. It validates the audio elements of the brand.
A motion mark specifies the specific motions or changes in movements of a product or service. It secures the specific movements of a brand.
A multimedia mark consists of logos, audio, and visual elements of a product or service. It secures the combination of audiovisual representation of a brand.
A hologram mark mainly focuses on holographic elements that change as per the viewing angle. It protects the holographic part of a brand.
A service mark is specific to the service part of a brand. It only secures the service elements of a brand.
A group of companies or associations collectively owns a collective trademark, which specifies their allegiance to a product or service.
A certification mark certifies a product or service based on its origin, quality standards, or manufacturing process.
All applicants must check the eligibility criteria to register a trademark in Bulgaria before formally applying for trademark registration in Bulgaria. The eligibility criteria are as follows:
All industries and businesses that have products or services with a distinct brand identity must register a trademark in Bulgaria.
Top Industries that Must Register a Trademark in Bulgaria
Top Businesses that must Register a Trademark in Bulgaria
Trademark owners must remember the post-registration compliance for trademark licensing in Bulgaria. The post-enforcement checklist is as follows:
We have 10+ years of expertise in intellectual property (IP) registrations all across the globe. We provide expert legal guidance through every step of the trademark registration process. Given below are some reasons why Enterslice should be your first choice for trademark licensing in Bulgaria:
Trademark registration is a process that provides legal security to a trademark holder by entitling them with exclusive rights to their brands.
The Trademarks and Geographical Indications Law of 2019 is the primary trademark legislation in Bulgaria that provides rules related to trademark registration for Bulgarian and global entrepreneurs.
The Patent Office of the Republic of Bulgaria (BPO) is the primary trademark authority in Bulgaria that is responsible for implementing the trademark law for trademark protection in Bulgaria.
A Bulgarian trademark is valid for 10 years from the official date of registration. Trademark holders must renew the trademark within the last year of the ongoing 10-year registration.
The cost of trademark registration in Bulgaria is EUR155. There’s an EUR26 additional for trademark registration of more than 3 classes.
There are four categories of trademarks in Bulgaria, namely individual, certification, collective, and service marks.
A registered trademark provides various advantages, such as 10-year validity, unique brand reputation, brand monopoly, and international business expansion.
Bulgarian and foreigners are eligible to register a trademark in Bulgaria. Foreign entrepreneurs must hire a local registered agent to represent them in front of the Patent Office of the Republic of Bulgaria (BPO).
The procedure for trademark registration starts with a trademark search followed by application submission, examination, opposition, approval, and grant of a Bulgarian trademark certificate.
The Patent Office of the Republic of Bulgaria (BPO) usually takes at least 6 to 9 months for trademark registration.
The applicants can use online or postal filing to submit a Bulgarian trademark registration application.
Businesses that have a distinct brand must register their products or services in Bulgaria. Top businesses include online food delivery, start-up fintech companies, and digital insurance companies.
Yes, the Bulgarian trademark law provides regulations for trademark renewals. All trademark owners must renew their registration within the last 12 months of their current 10-year registration period.
Yes, the Patent Office of the Republic of Bulgaria (BPO) provides a 6-month grace period after the expiration of the original registration.
The Bulgarian trademark law mandates the use of a trademark for five consecutive years after the official registration.
Yes, the Patent Office of the Republic of Bulgaria (BPO) has a free-of-charge online trademark search database to check early trademark infringements.
No, the applicant must file a separate application with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) to get trademark protection in the European Union (EU).
No, the Bulgarian trademark law doesn’t entitle a trademark holder to change or modify the trademark. However, they can freely limit or restrict the goods or services.
No, the Bulgarian trademark law doesn’t provide any regulations with respect to the conversion of a Bulgarian national trademark into a European Union Trade Mark (EUTM).
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