European Union Trademark
Automatic protection across all 27 EU Member States, with only one application
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) is located in Alicante, Spain and was created in 1994 as a decentralized Agency of the European Union to grant European Intellectual Property rights. EUIPO acts mainly in the registration of European Union Trademarks and Community Designs, which automatically provide Intellectual Property rights in all EU member-states.
Taking into account that it is only necessary to file one application for EU-wide Intellectual Property protection, this regional route is especially useful for applicants of trademarks or designs that seek protection in some or all common countries of the EU, with reduced bureaucracy and costs. EUIPO does not grant patents, which should be sought through the European Patent Organization (EPO).
On January 31st, 2020, the United Kingdom has left the European Union. Learn more about the impact of Brexit on European Union Trademarks.
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- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
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- Luxembourg
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Trademark Registration
Process
Monitor the process from the preparation for the trademark application to its maintenance phase. Inventa will accompany you every step of the way.
Trademark Identification
With your help, we identify the trademark to be registered and point out the elements worthy of protection, according to Trademark Law.
Identification of Jurisdictions
We define the best registration strategy, depending on the jurisdiction in which you wish to obtain protection, taking into consideration the many regional/international mechanisms for international protection.
Identification of Classes
Since the costs may vary depending on the number of classes, we identify the international classes corresponding to the goods/services you wish to market with your trademark.
Trademark Search
At this moment, you should conduct a trademark search (optional but highly recommended), be it with or without a legal opinion, in order to identify whether the trademark is free to be registered.
Application for Registration
We analyze whether the formal requirements have been met and submit the application for registration to the respective PTO.
Opposition Period
After the publication of the trademark, third parties may submit an opposition against it being granted. We can respond to any objections, with the aim of ensuring that your trademark is registered.
Internationalization
You can extend the protection of your trademark at any time through national, regional, or international registrations in other jurisdictions.
Trademark Watch
Obtaining the rights to a trademark is of no use if you do not then exercise these rights. Therefore, it is necessary to be always on the lookout for infringements.
European Union Trademark (EUTM)
Trademark Details and Timeframes
Priority claim
Available
Multi Class Application
Available
Well-known Trademarks
Available
Body responsible for non-use cancellations
Court & IP Office
Search with legal opinion time frame
2 days
Time until registration
8 months
Opposition Period
90 days
Use requirement period
5 years
Requirements
Application Requirements
- Applicant data.
- List of goods and/or services.
- Copy of priority document (if applicable).
Renewal Requirements
- Please contact us for further information.
Assignment Requirements
- Deed of assignment, simply signed by the assignor and the assignee.
Change of Name Requirements
- Applicant data.
Change of Address Requirements
- Applicant data.
License Requirements
- License agreement.
Why Inventa?
Experts in Intellectual Property Protection
Inventa is an Intellectual Property firm, specializing in the protection and internationalization of trademarks, patents, industrial designs, copyright and domains.
Experience
With over 45 years of experience in Intellectual Property, Inventa has served thousands of clients, from small entrepreneurs and startups, to multinationals holding large trademark and patent portfolios, and other entities dealing with R&D on a daily basis. Furthermore, our experience allows us to understand the caveats of the different industries, since we maintain relationships with clients from different sectors, including food and beverages companies, communications, IT, pharmaceutical, manufacturers, oil & gas companies, financial institutions, business services companies and more.
Tech drive
Inventa recognizes that in this day and age, information management and the internet have taken over many aspects of business. To accompany the changing needs of our clients, over the last few years we have increased our activity in the area of technological infrastructures and information systems. In this way, Inventa seeks to respond to the different demands of both the market and its clients.
Global Network
Thanks to our large network of contacts and associate level, we offer our clients a vast team of highly-specialized professionals in the Intellectual Property field and related strategic sectors. Our professionals guarantee highly-personalized and efficient accompaniment of all our services.
