European Union Trademark Registration
Trademark Search
Before applying for a trademark, you might want to conduct a search to find out if there are any identical or similar marks on the Trademark Register. However, it is an optional procedure for filing the trademark application.
Time frame: 5 – 7 working days
Trademark Application
Once the trademark application is filed with the EUIPO, it will be subject to formal and substantive examination. If it meets all requirements, the application will be published in the EU Trade Marks Bulletin. From the date of publication, any third party may file an opposition within three months. If no opposition is filed or any opposition is resolved in favour of the applicant, the registration fee is paid and the mark is registered. An electronic registration certificate is issued. If the EUIPO issues a communication raising objections and the applicant fails to respond within the prescribed time-limit, the application may be deemed withdrawn.
Time Frame
The processing time from application to registration may take about 10–12 months. However, if there is an objection from the trademark office or an opposition from a third party, the process may take longer.
Validity of Registration:
A registered trademark in the European Union is valid for 10 years from the date of application and can be renewed every 10 years. An EU trademark registration provides protection across all 27 Member States of the European Union.
Requirements For Trademark Application in European Union:
- Applicant’s name, address and nationality
- Representation of trademark
- Classes and description of goods or services
- If the applicant claims convention priority, a certified copy of the foreign application is required.
