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Lawyer registering an EU trademark with the EUIPO
Trademark law services
Lawyer for the registration of an EU trademark at the EUIPO – Protect your trademark in Europe
Registering a European Union trademark (EU trademark) with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) in Alicante, Spain, is the first step toward protecting your trademark throughout Europe. Registering an EU trademark grants you exclusive protection in all member states of the European Union – simply through a single procedure.
What should I consider when registering an EU trademark?
To register an EU trademark, you must file an application with the EUIPO. After you pay the application fee within one month, the application will be published, provided there are no absolute grounds for refusal. Oppositions to the trademark application can be filed within a specified period. If there are no objections, your trademark will finally be entered in the EU Trademark Register.
The protection of a registered EU trademark begins on the filing date and lasts for ten years. After that, the trademark can be renewed at regular intervals for ten-year periods. This ensures long-term protection for your trademark and maintains its European reach.
Costs of trademark registration at the EUIPO
Registering a European Union trademark with the EUIPO is subject to certain fees. These are calculated based on the number of Nice classes in which the trademark is registered. The Nice classes group goods and services and determine the scope of trademark protection.
The fees for registering an EU trademark are as follows:
- €850.00 basic fee for registering a trademark with one class.
- 50.00 € for second class.
- 150,00 € per class from the third grade onwards.
- €850.00 for renewal after every 10 years.
The basic fee covers the registration of a trademark in one class. If you wish to register your trademark in additional classes, additional fees will apply.
What is a Nice Class?
The Nice Classes are an international classification of goods and services. When registering an EU trademark, you must specify the goods or services for which you wish to protect them. These are then assigned to one of the 45 Nice Classes. The more classes you select, the higher the fees. However, classifying your trademark appropriately is not just a matter of cost – it also ensures optimal protection for your trademark in the relevant market segments.
Renewal of the EU trademark
Another advantage of the EU trademark is that, after the initial ten-year period, it can be renewed for another ten years at any time. The renewal fee is the same as the initial application fee, so there are no additional fees if you want to protect your trademark for a longer period. This renewal option ensures that your trademark remains protected across the entire European market for the long term.
Why a professional trademark registration by a lawyer is important
Registering an EU trademark is generally possible without legal representation, but there are many important legal and strategic aspects to consider that are crucial to the success and long-term protection of your trademark. Here are some reasons why you should seek the support of an experienced lawyer:
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Optimal brand collision avoidanceOne of the biggest challenges in trademark registration is checking for existing trademarks that might conflict with your new trademark. An experienced attorney will conduct thorough research to avoid potential conflicts with older trademarks.
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Develop a brand strategy: We help you develop the right brand strategy that covers not only your current but also possible future market activities.
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Advice on Nice classes: Selecting the right Nice classes is crucial for trademark protection. A lawyer will ensure that all relevant goods and services are covered.
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Legal certainty and long-term sustainability: Our professional advice gives you the assurance that your trademark will not only be correctly registered in the future, but will also be optimally protected in the long term.
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