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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 the EU start from 931 USD. |
| Timeline |
Register a trademark in European Union within 3 weeks. |
| Benefits |
The benefits of European Union Trademark Registration Process are as follows:
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| Categories of Trademarks |
Types of trademarks for trademark protection in the EU are as follows:
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| Documentation Requirements |
The list of documents required for trademark filing in European Union is as follows:
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| Who Can Register? |
Individuals or entities from all over the globe can register a trademark in European Union (EU). |
| Procedure |
The European Union Trademark Registration Process is as follows:
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Protect Your Brand & Set Up a Powerful Business Presence in the Second Largest Economies of the World with European Union Trademark Registration.
Trademark registration in European Union helps EU and foreign businesses establish an international market in one of the largest economies in the world with a EUR17 Trillion combined nominal gross domestic product (GDP) of all of its member countries with Germany, France, and Italy as largest contributors and top markets in automobile, chemical, consumer goods, tourism, and services. EU is one of the top exporters of automotive vehicles, food & beverage, machinery, and electronics, with the services industry contributing 70% to the EU’s GDP.
The European Union trade mark regulation (EUTMR) No. (EU) 2017/1001, Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1431, and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/1430 are the main trademark laws in the European Union that govern the registrations, renewals, reinstatements, and cancellations of European Union Trade Marks (EUTMs) in 27 EU member countries through a single application with the European Union Intellectual Property Office. EU is a signatory to the Paris Convention, Madrid Protocol, Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS), and Nice Agreement.
The trademark laws in the European Union mandate the use of any of the 23 official languages in the trademark application with an additional language amongst English, German, French, Italian, and Spanish.
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Trademark laws in the European Union provide several advantages, such as brand identity and exclusive brand rights. The benefits of EU trademark registration are as follows:
Trademark Registration in European Union helps global entrepreneurs establish dominance and competitive advantage in the diverse consumer market of the European Union.
European Union Trademark Registration helps global entrepreneurs establish a strong business presence in 27 European Union member countries through a single registration with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
EUIPO trademark registration helps EU and global entrepreneurs extend their business presence in the international business market through a single application via the Madrid Protocol.
EU trademark filing enables trademark owners to file lawsuits and claim damages against the unauthorized use of their brands.
Trademark laws in the European Union provide internation trademark registration in 27 EU countries through a single application process, which is way more cost effective than separately registering in individual countries.
Trademark Protection in the EU helps global businesses and entrepreneurs increase their commercial value in the internation market through the means of asset creation. Trademark owners can sell, license, and franchise their EU trademark.
All applicants must go through the step-by-step procedure for trademark registration in European Union (EU). The process on how to register a trademark in the EU is as follows:
All applicants must conduct the trademark search with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) through their free-of-cost “TMclass” online search database trademark registration in European Union.
All applicants must submit the EUIPO trademark registration application with necessary documents to the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) through the European Union Trade Mark (EUTM) online form or postal service.
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) conducts a formal examination of the applicant, verifying the identification details and registration fee payment for trademark registration in European Union.
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) conducts an extensive examination of the EU trademark registration application verifying the legitimacy of the trademark and publishes the same in the EU trademark bulletin.
European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) allows a 12-week opposition period for third parties to file oppositions against the newly published trademark in their trademark bulletin for trademark registration in European Union.
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) grants the EU trademark registration certificate, officially authorizing the applicant to have exclusive ownership of the trademark.
The European (EUIPO) takes 4 to 6 months for trademark registration in European Union. The schedule for EUIPO Trademark Registration is as follows:
2 to 4 days
2 to 3 days
1 to 2 weeks
2 to 4 weeks
12 Weeks
2 to 4 weeks
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) provides a fast-track application process to register a trademark in Europe. The fast-track process secures trademark protection in the EU within 3 weeks from the official date of trademark application and it only applies to words, figurative, shape, and sound marks. The applicant must select the list of goods or services from the EUIPO’s Harmonised Database (HDB). The cost of trademark registration in the EU through a fast-track application starts from 931 USD.
The applicant must conduct a proper Austria trademark search via the see.ip for domestic trademarks to avoid early trademark infringements.
Trademark Registration Within 3 Weeks
European Economic Area (EEA) Representative Mandate
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Given below are the significant documents required for trademark registration in European Union-
EU Trademark Application Form
A Print or Representation of the Trademark
A Brief Summary of the Trademark
List of Goods & Services as per the Nice Classification (NCL) or EUIPO’s Harmonised Database (HDB)
Priority Claim, if any
Translated documents, if any
Power of Attorney (POA), if any
Application Fee Payment Confirmation
Company Registration Number for Corporate Applicants
Details of the EU/EEA Registered Agent, if any
Yes, trademark registration in European Union is eligible for renewal. EU Trademark holders must apply for the registration within the last six-months of the current 10-year registration period for EUR850 through the European Union Trade Mark (EUTM) filing form system and EUR1000 for manual filing with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). The EUIPO also provides a 6-month grace period after the expiration of the ongoing 10-year registration for an additional 25% late fee.
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) requires documentation such as the applicant’s identification, power of attorney (POA), a copy of the original trademark registration certificate, and renewal fee confirmation.
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Businesses must understand the categorical classification for EU trademark registration. The categories of trademarks for EUIPO trademark registration are as follows:
A word mark is a trademark that includes letters, words, or any other textual representation of a brand. It safeguards the text elements of a product or service.
A figurative mark is a trademark that consists of logos, images, or any other graphical representation of a brand. It protects the graphical element of a product or service.
A shape mark is a trademark that consists of three-dimensional (3D) shapes. It protects the 3D elements of a product or service.
A position mark is a trademark that consists of specific placements of a brand. It protects the specific placement of a product or service.
A pattern mark is a trademark that consists of a set of repeated elements. It protects the recurring representation of a product or service.
A color mark is a trademark that consists of colors or combination of colorful element of a product or service. It safeguards the specific color tone of a brand.
A sound mark is a trademark that consists of a sound or combination of sound components. It secures the audio effects of a product or service.
A motion mark is a trademark that consists of movements or change in the movements of a product or service. It protects the moving and changing elements of a brand.
A multimedia mark consists of text, graphics, audio, or visual effects of a product or services. It protects the combination of the visual and audio elements of a brand.
A hologram mark consists of holographic elements that can change as per difference in view. It protects the holographic elements of a brand.
A service mark consists of the service elements of a brand. Common examples are Meta and Instagram.
A collective mark is a trademark that comprises brands, which are collectively owned by a group of companies or associations.
A certification mark certifies a product or service based on its origin, quality standards, or manufacturing processes.
Any individual or legal entity with a legitimate business is eligible to register a trademark in the European Union. A brief explanation of the eligibility criteria for trademark registration in European Union is as follows:
Trademark Laws in the European Union advices all industries and entrepreneurships that want to extend their business in the international market for trademark protection in the EU.
Top Industries that Require EU Trademark Registration
Top Businesses that Require EU Trademark Registration
Trademark owners must remember the post-registration compliance for the EU trademark registration. The post-enforcement checklist is as follows:
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A European Union Trade Mark (EUTM) is a trademark that extends to 27 EU countries through a single application filing with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
The EUTMR No. (EU) 2017/1001, Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1431, and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/1431 are the main legislations that are responsible for trademarks in EU.
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) is the primary trademark authority that is accountable for trademark registration in 27 EU member countries.
The validity of an EU trademark is 10 years from the official date of the trademark registration in European Union. Trademark owners must renew the trademark registration within the last six months of the ongoing 10-year period.
The cost of an EU trademark starts from 931 USD. There are additional rates for multi-class trademark filing in the EU.
The different categories of trademarks include word, logo, sound, motion, pattern, three-dimensional (3D), position, multimedia, hologram, service, collective, and certification.
There are several benefits of European Union trade mark registration such as distinct brand recognition, custom enforcement, long-term protection, and legal protection against copycats.
EU Individuals, EU entities, foreign individuals, and foreign entities can file an application for trademark registration with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
The trademark registration process starts with the conduction of a trademark search through the “TMclass database” followed by the application submission, examination, publication, opposition, and grant of trademark registration certificate.
The trademark registration process generally takes 4 to 6 months; however, the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) also provides a fast-track filing option that takes around 3 weeks for trademark registration in European Union.
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has prescribed three ways to apply for trademark registration in European Union namely, online filing, postal service, or courier.
The applicant must provide identification details, a detailed explanation and printed representation of the trademark, a list of goods and services, and priority and translation documents if any.
All businesses that have a unique brand identity must register a trademark in the EU. Some top industries include fintech companies, digital banking service providers, online shopping outlets, passenger car manufacturers, and online food delivery services.
Yes, the European trademark law provides regulations for trademark renewal. Trademark owners must apply within the last 6 months of the current 10-year period.
Yes, the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) provides a six-month trademark registration grace-period in the EU with a late fee.
The EU trademark law entitles the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) to revoke the registration of a trademark if the owner hasn’t used it for a period of 5 consecutive years.
Yes, “TMclass” is a free-of-cost database that is available on the official website of the EUIPO EU trademark authority.
Yes, the European Union Trade Mark (EUTM) is a single application protection that extends to 27 EU member countries.
No, the European Union trademark law doesn’t allow trademark holders to change their trademarks, however, the law entitles the owners to modify the scope of their goods or services.
Yes, European Union Trade Mark (EUTM) trademark owners can convert their EUTM trademarks into national ones if the EUIPO cancels the trademark renewal due to non-renewal of the same or if the owners themselves voluntarily withdraw the registration.
No, EUIPO trademark protection doesn’t extend to Norway, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom because they aren’t a member of the European Union (EU).
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