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| What is a Trademark? | A trademark is a unique, recognizable symbol, word, slogan, image, shape, or sound that represents a product or service. |
| Cost | The Cost of Trademark Registration in Czech Republic is 227.22 USD. |
| Timeframe | Czech Republic Trademark Registration Process takes 5 to 6 months. |
| Benefits |
The benefits of trademark registration in Czech Republic are as follows:
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| Categories of Trademarks |
Types of trademarks for trademark protection in Czech Republic are as follows:
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| Documentation Requirements |
The list of documents required for trademark protection in Czech Republic is as follows:
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| Who Can Register? | Czechs & Foreigners are eligible to register a trademark in Czech Republic. |
| Procedure |
The Czech Republic Trademark Registration Process is as follows:
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Secure your trademark and establish a dynamic business presence in one of the strong economies of the European Union (EU) with trademark licensing in Czech Republic.
Trademark registration in Czech Republic provides 10-year trademark protection to Czech and foreign businesses and entrepreneurs in the social market-oriented economy and high-income European Union (EU) member country that has a EUR 320.85 billion gross domestic product at a 2.1% growth rate with top export markets in automobile and engineering sectors along with a strong focus on biotech, cybersecurity, AI, and machine learning. The Czech Republic has a large market that attracts foreign direct investments (FDIs) due to its translucence regulatory framework, powerful banking system, and high-skilled workforce.
The Trade Marks Act No. 441/2003 of 2019 implements the European Union (EU) Directive 2015/2436 that aims to unify the trademark registrations in the EU’s member states. It provides various regulations concerning trademark registrations, renewals, cancellations, reinstatements, and customs enforcement. It also provides civil and criminal provisions concerning the unlawful use of trademark registrations.
The Czech Republic is a signatory to the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, Madrid Protocol, Vienna Classification (VCL), Trademark Law Treaty (TLT), Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS), and Nice Agreement. Enterslice extends IPR advisory support for trademark registration in Czech Republic.
Follows First-to-File & Multi-Class Filing Approach
Implements Czech Republic-EU Trademark Strategy
Register in 54 Member Countries of the Trademark Law Treaty (TLT)
Benefit From EU Free Trade Zones (FTZs)
Benefit From 30 European Economic Area (EEA) Countries.
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Gateway to Foreign Business Expansion
There are several benefits of trademark registration, such as a competitive advantage and a unique brand identity. The benefits of trademark registration in Czech Republic are as follows:
Trademark registration in Czech Republic helps Czech and foreign businesses extend their trademark registration in the global market through a single filing window of the Madrid System with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 120 WIPO member countries.
Trademark registration in Czech Republic helps foreign businesses expand their business presence in the European Union (EU) through a single application filing with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) in 27 other EU member countries.
Trademark registration in Czech Republic entitles Czech trademark holders to get the Customs Administration of the Czech Republic’s assistance to monitor the import and export of counterfeit products or services at the Czech Republic’s border.
Trademark filing in Czech Republic enables Czech and foreign businesses to establish a powerful business presence in the competitive consumer markets of the Czech Republic by building customer trust and credibility, which improves a brand’s reputation in the market.
Trademark registration in Czech Republic entitles Czech and foreign businesses to file lawsuits and claim damages against the unlawful use of their trademarks.
Trademark registration in Czech Republic helps businesses improve the overall value of the business by licensing, franchising, selling, and trading their trademark, thereby increasing their brand value.
Trademark registration in Czech Republic helps businesses take advantage of the European Union (EU)’s free trade zones (FTZs) that provide various benefits such as low tax rates, VAT exemptions, tariff exemptions, and robust infrastructure. EU currently has 60+ active FTZs.
Trademark protection in Czech Republic enables Czech and foreign businesses to enjoy fewer taxes and a duty-free flow of goods and services through the means of the European Union’s free trade agreements (FTAs) also known as economic partnership and cooperation agreements.
Trademark registration in Czech Republic helps businesses and entrepreneurs establish a strong business presence in key business locations of the Czech Republic, which is the central hub that connects Eastern and Western European markets facilitating smooth trade and investment flows. It provides easy access to major consumer markets in Austria, Germany, Poland, and Slovakia.
All trademark applicants must know how to register a trademark in Czech Republic. The Czech Republic Trademark Registration Process is as follows:
The applicant must conduct a Czech Republic trademark search on the Industrial Property Office (IPO)’s trademarks database to avoid potential early infringements.
The applicant must submit the Czech Republic trademark application with the necessary documents online or by post to the Industrial Property Office (IPO).
The Industrial Property Office (IPO) formally and extensively examines the Czech Republic trademark application to validate the applicant’s details and determine the legitimacy of the trademark.
The Industrial Property Office (IPO) publishes the trademark in its official gazette to allow third-party oppositions.
The Industrial Property Office (IPO) grants the Czech Republic trademark registration certificate authorizing the applicant with exclusive rights to the trademark.
The Industrial Property Office (IPO) takes around 5 to 6 months to register a trademark in Czech Republic. The timeline for trademark registration in Czech Republic is as follows:
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2 to 3 months
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1 to 2 weeks
The list of document requirements for trademark registration in Czech Republic is as follows:
Czech Republic Trademark Application Form
Name and Address of the Applicant
A Print & Representation of the Trademark
A Brief Summary of the Trademark
A list of goods and services as per the Nice Classification (NCL)
A Copy of the Company Registration Certificate for Corporate Applicants
Priority and Translation Documents, if any
A Power of Attorney (POA), if applicable
Details of the Local Representative, if any
Application Fee Payment Confirmation
Trademark licensing in Czech Republic is eligible for renewal. Trademark owners must file an application for trademark renewal in Czech Republic within the last 12 months of the ongoing 10-year registration period for EUR 100 with the Industrial Property Office (IPO). The IPO also provides a 6-month grace period for trademark renewals after the expiration of the current 10-year registration period for additional surcharges. The IPO also reserves the right to revoke a trademark registration in Czech Republic if the trademark holder fails to renew the registration within the 6-month grace period.
The Industrial Property Office (IPO) requires documents such as a power of attorney (POA) for foreign applicants, identification, a copy of the original registration certificate, and renewal fee confirmation at the time of trademark renewal in Czech Republic.
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Czech nationals and foreign businesses must understand the different types of trademarks before making a formal application with the Industrial Property Office (IPO). The types of marks for trademark licensing in Czech Republic are as follows:
A word mark consists of letters, words, sentences, slogans, or numbers. It protects the text element of the brand.
An image mark consists of images or logos. It protects the graphical elements of a brand.
A three-dimensional (3D) mark consists of 3D shapes, images, or logos. It protects the 3D elements of a brand.
Position mark focuses on the placement of a product or service. It protects the specific placement of a brand.
A pattern mark consists of a set of consistent recurring patterns. A pattern mark may contain letters, words, numbers, symbols, shapes, designs, sounds, or motions.
A color mark consists of a color or combination of colors. It represents the specific color tones of a brand.
An audio mark, also known as a sound mark, consists of music compositions, sounds, or other related auditory elements. It protects the auxiliary representation of a brand.
A multimedia mark consists of audio and visual elements of a brand. It protects the combination of audio-visual representation of a brand.
A hologram mark consists of holographic elements that change depending on different views. It protects the holographic representation of a brand
A motion mark consists of movements or changes in the position of the elements of a product or service. A motion mark can include images, audio, or a combination thereof.
A service mark focuses mainly on the service part of a brand. Consultancy, financial services, and legal service providers usually acquire a service trademark.
Groups of associations and companies collectively hold a set of products or services that meet certain quality standards as per the association or company.
A certification mark certifies products or services based on their origin, manufacturing process, or specific quality standards.
All individuals and corporate entities that have a unique product identity must register a trademark in Czech Republic. The eligibility criteria are as follows:
All businesses and entrepreneurs that have a distinct brand feature must register a trademark in Czech Republic.
10 Industries that must Register a Trademark in Czech Republic
Businesses that must register a trademark in Czech Republic
Post-licensure compliance is important for businesses looking to establish a strong business presence in the Czech Republic. The post-enrolment requirements for trademark licensing in Czech Republic are as follows:
We have 10+ years of expertise enforcing intellectual property rights (IPR) in the Czech Republic. We streamline the tedious registration process with a 99% approval rate in trademark registration in Czech Republic. Below are reasons why global business owners prefer Enterslice as their go-to partner for trademark licensing in Czech Republic:
A trademark is a word, phrase, image, audio, or visual representation of a product or service that entitles trademark owners to acquire civil and criminal remedies against the unlawful use of their brands.
A Czech trademark registration is valid for 10 years from the official date of registration. Trademark owners can indefinitely renew their trademark registration for 10 subsequent years.
The cost of trademark registration in Czech Republic is 227.22 USD. There are additional costs for registration of collective and certification marks.
The Trade Marks Act No. 441/2003 is the main legislation that governs the registration, renewals, cancelations, reinstatements of trademarks in Czech Republic. It also provides civil and criminal remedies against trademark infringements.
The Industrial Property Office (IPC) is the main trademark authority in Czech Republic that is responsible for trademark registrations, renewals, cancelations, and reinstatements.
There are four main categories of trademarks in the Czech Republic, namely, individual, service, collective, and certification marks.
Applicants must conduct a trademark search followed by application submission, examination, publication, opposition, and subsequent grant of the trademark registration certificate.
Czech and foreign businesses can obtain a trademark in the Czech Republic Office (IPO) in 6 to 8 months.
Czech Republic citizens and foreigners are eligible to register a trademark in the Czech Republic. However, foreigners must hire a local representative to represent them before the Industrial Property Office (IPO).
Trademark holders must renew their trademark registration before the last 12 months of the current 10-year registration period.
Yes, the Industrial Property Office (IPO) provides a 6-month grace period for trademark renewal after the expiration of the ongoing registration period for additional surcharges.
No, a Czech trademark is only valid in the Czech Republic. Trademark holders must file a separate application before the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) to get trademark protection in the European Union (EU).
No, Czech trademark owners must register a trademark with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) to extend their trademark registration in 27 other European Union (EU) member countries.
All businesses with unique brand identities must acquire a trademark in the Czech Republic. Some businesses include e-commerce shopping outlets, IT companies, and travel agencies.
The Industrial Property Office (IPO) revokes a trademark registration if trademark owners fail to renew the registration within the 6-month grace period or maintain the continued usage for 5 consecutive years.
Trademark owners must use their Czech trademark for 5 consecutive years from the official registration.
Yes, the Industrial Property Office (IPO) may reinstate a cancelled trademark registration if the applicant files a petition in due time stating the circumstances that led to the cancellation of the trademark registration. The applicant must apply for restoration within 6 to 12 months after the expiration of the current registration period with the Industrial Property Office (IPO).
The Industrial Property Office (IPO) may cancel a trademark registration if the trademark owner fails to use the trademark for 5 successive years from the official registration, uses the trademark in bad faith, or is in conflict with the Czech Republic’s public interest.
Yes, Czech Republic trademark applicants can claim priority on their trademark registration in Czech Republic if they have a previous trademark application with the Paris Convention or in any of the World Trade Organization (WTO) member countries. The applicant must apply within the six-month timeline of their previous application.
Czech Republic is a member of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), which enables Czech trademark holders to extend their trademark registrations in over 120 countries through the Madrid system through a single application window.
The Czech Republic’s trademark law entitles trademark owners to enforce administrative, civil, and criminal rights through lawsuits in Czech courts. You can contact our legal team to get expert guidance on trademark infringements.
The Czech trademark law doesn’t mandate a rule to hire an attorney for trademark registrations. However, we recommend legal guidance counsel who would guide and coach you throughout the Czech trademark process.
Anyone can file an opposition with the Czech Republic Industrial Property Office (IPO), such as previous trademark owners, business competitors, or customers.
Third parties can oppose trademarks for various reasons, such as bad faith, conflict with the public interest, misleading marks, use of wrong geographical indications, or conflict of ownership rights.
Yes, international businesses and individual applicants must submit a signed copy of the power of attorney (POA) through their local trademark attorney or representative.
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