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Common issues of EU trademark registration
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\u0026 nbsp; 1. How many applications should I submit?
\u0026 nbsp; The answer to this question depends on your trademark characteristics, your budget, and the scope of protection you want in the EU.
\u0026 nbsp; If your trademark contains unique text elements (text) and design elements (graphics or logo), and you want both Our suggestion is to submit two trademark applications; one only protects text elements (the application will be submitted as \u0026 ldquo; text trademark \u0026 \u200b\u200brdquo; submitted), and the other only protects design elements (the application will be submitted as a \"combination trademark \u0026 \u200b\u200brdquo; submission). \u0026 nbsp;
\u0026 nbsp; In this case, two trademark applications have the following advantages: 123] \u0026 nbsp;
1. More extensive and stronger protection. If the third party submits a very similar but different design of \u0026 ldquo; combined trademark \u0026 \u200b\u200brdquo;, if you only submit \u0026 ldquo; combined trademark \u0026 \u200b\u200brdquo; instead of \u0026 ldquo; text trademark \u0026 \u200b\u200brdquo; \u0026 rdquo; registration, because overall, third -party trademarks are still regarded as different from your trademark.
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2. If your logo evolves, you will be protected. The company usually changes the design of its logo over time. If you are submitted \u0026 ldquo; combined trademark \u0026 \u200b\u200brdquo; instead of \u0026 ldquo; text trademark \u0026 \u200b\u200brdquo;Protect. You must use your trademark completely in accordance with the registered manner; if you don't do this, your trademark may be canceled.
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3. Effective language and graphics protection. Submit \u0026 ldquo; text trademark \u0026 \u200b\u200brdquo; Application can use your trademarks more flexibly in different ways, whether presented in programmatic text, or different designs (as long as they are not similar to the registered trademark belonging to third parties). At the same time, submit \u0026 ldquo; combined trademark \u0026 \u200b\u200brdquo; design elements that can protect trademarks.
If your trademark also contains slogans or unique design symbols, we recommend that you submit a specific application separately because this will provide you with additional protection.
\u0026 nbsp; 2. Is there a time limit for trademark registration approval?
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If there is no objection or opposition, the average time for registration is 6 months. \u0026 nbsp;
3. If I register a trademark in the European Union, will I be protected in other regions?
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When you register a trademark in the European Union, the regional restriction will be a member of the EU. \u0026 nbsp;
4. Do I need to sign the author?
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No, no longer need to be authorized. \u0026 nbsp;
5. Is there any benefit to use the pre -storage of trademarks?
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Yes. Applicants can use the trademark before submitting the application: \u0026 nbsp; 1. Get the uniqueness of the trademark;
2. 2. 2. Overcoming non -unique opposition opinions;
3. Free of infringement protection; \u0026 nbsp;
[12]3] 6. If I do not use my trademark after I register, will there be problems?
Yes. No use is a reason to revoke registration.
\u0026 nbsp; Seven. What are the types of trademarks registered in the European Union?
The registered trademark is a sign that can be interpreted in graphics and provides uniqueness for the goods or services it represents. For example, name, text, sound, slogan, equipment, color, 3 -dimensional shape, action, holographic chart and business appearance.
\u0026 nbsp; 8. What is the application stage of trademarks in the EU?
The application will be first reviewed by the trademark authorities on the form, classification, deception, clarity, description, and prominentness. If the review stage is passed, the application details will be announced online: the trademark itself, the name and address of the applicant, the date of application, the product/service, priority and priority requirements information, and the expression form of trademarks. During the announcement, objections can also be raised before the trademark is officially registered.
\u0026 nbsp; 9. What type of trademark cannot be registered? The applicant shall not register the following content : \u0026 nbsp;
The logo that does not meet moral standards and violates public order; 123]
General and broad term; Name/flag/symbol of ethnic/national/international organizations;
Lack of significant lack of significant lack Sexual trademark;
\u0026 nbsp; Yes. The Nice classification is used in this jurisdiction. If the trademark is used for multiple categories of goods/services, only one application is required. \u0026 nbsp;
Yes. Community trademarks take effect in the European Union. \u0026 nbsp;
Yes. If the applicant's country is a member of the Paris Convention, the date of submitting the application for the first time can be claimed to be the application date in the EU. If the applicant's country is a member of the World Trade Organization, this is also applicable. \u0026 nbsp;
You must use your trademark within 5 years from the date of registration. It must be used for any member states of business and transactions in the EU. \u0026 nbsp;
Once the trademark is officially registered, the initial validity period is 10 years. The application date will be the starting point. \u0026 nbsp;
The first renewal must be performed after 10 years from the date of submission. \u0026 nbsp;
Even if it is not registered, it is legal to use your trademark for business and trade.
