How do I find out if something is trademarked in Europe?
How do I find out if something is trademarked in Europe?
eSearch plus is EUIPO’s access to its database of European Union trade marks and registered Community designs. It can help you find out if someone has registered a similar trade mark with us. With eSearch plus, you can also perform image searches and image monitoring, find a representative, or search the Bulletin.
Where is EUIPO?
Alicante
The EUIPO is based in Alicante, on the south-east coast of Spain, and there are five working languages at the Office – English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. The office also processes trade mark and design applications in 23 official languages of the EU.
How do I trademark a brand in Europe?
How do you Register a Trademark in the EU?
- Conduct a trademark search.
- File your trademark application with the EUIPO.
- EUIPO initiates examination period.
- Publication in the EU Trademark Bulletin.
- A trademark is issued.
- Monitor and renew your trademark.
How do I patent a name in Europe?
You can fill in an online application form on the EUIPO website, or print the form and then fill it in. You must use one of the 23 official languages used in the EU . You must also indicate a different second language from the 5 official languages used at EUIPO . EUIPO will contact you if any information is missing.
How do I find out if a name is trademarked?
You can search all applied-for and registered trademarks free of charge by using the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)’s Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS). If your mark includes a design element, you will have to search it by using a design code.
How do you see if a trademark has been filed?
Before you apply, you should search the USPTO’s trademark database (Trademark Electronic Search System, or TESS) to see if any trademark has already been registered or applied for that is: Similar to your trademark. Used on related products or for related services, and.
Is Ireland part of EUIPO?
Registration of the European Union trademark (former Community Trademark) is conducted via filing one application directly with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and is valid in 27 European Union countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland.
What does the EUIPO do?
EUIPO is the European Union Intellectual Property Office responsible for managing the EU trade mark and the registered Community design. We also work with the IP offices of the EU Member States and international partners to offer a similar registration experience for trade marks and designs across Europe and the world.
How much is an EU trademark?
The basic government fee for EU trademark is 850 EUR, but it covers 10 years and 28 countries.
How much does it cost to register trademark in EU?
The fee for a one-class trademark application submitted to the European Union Intellectual Property Office is €850 euros, which is approximately $990 USD. If the applicant chooses to apply for a mark in two classes, the fee is increased by €50; each additional class thereafter is an extra €150.
How do I protect my trade name?
It can be a good idea to obtain trademark protection for a trade name that is also used to identify your goods or services by filing an application to register the mark with the United States Patent and Trademark Protection Office (USPTO).
Can I use a trademarked name?
The short answer is that you can use a trademark belonging to another person or company if you use the mark for: informational or editorial purposes to identify specific products and services, or. if your use is part of an accurate comparative product statement.
What is a European Union trade mark?
Your trade mark tells customers who you are. At EUIPO we register almost 135 000 trade marks every year. A European Union trade mark is valid in all 28 countries of the European Union. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available.
How long does a trade mark last in Europe?
Renewals A European Union trade mark (EUTM) is valid for 10 years. It can be renewed indefinitely, for 10 years at a time. A registered Community design (RCD) is valid for five years.
How do I search for EU trade marks?
EU trade marks. You can search for registered trade marks using two different databases: eSearch plus is EUIPO’s access to its database of European Union trade marks and registered Community designs. It can help you find out if someone has registered a similar trade mark with us. With eSearch plus, you can also perform image searches
How do I renew a trademark in the EU?
Renewals. A European Union trade mark (EUTM) is valid for 10 years. It can be renewed indefinitely, for 10 years at a time. A registered Community design (RCD) is valid for five years. It can be renewed for a maximum of 25 years, for five years at a time. The renewal request can be done using the EUIPO’s online request form.
