When you register a trademark, you get complete rights over it. No one else can use your trademark without your permission. You can reduce the competition — as the consumers will choose you over other players whose brand or product is without a trademark. Many businesses ask us about the process of trademark registration in Europe. In this blog, we talk specifically about the process of trademark registration in Germany.
1) Trademark search — It is always vital to perform a trademark search to ensure no one else has already registered the trademark you are considering.
2) Trademark filing — You need to file an application with the details of your trademark. A reliable trademark agency will help you in this process.
3) Issue of the receipt — The German Trademark Office processes your application after receiving it. It issues an official recipient that you receive via the regular mail.
4) Registration — The office registers your trademark if it’s registrable within 1 to 3 months. You will get a registration number after the successful registration.
5) Publication — The German Trademark Office publishes your trademark for opposition purposes. This means if anyone has an objection with your mark, they can oppose in the next three months. In case of no opposition, your rights will continue. Else, you need to defend the opposition.
6) Renewal — After every 10 years, you need to renew your trademark. For this process, too, you must hire someone experienced.
We hope that this information helps you during trademark registration in Europe. For regular updates on EC brand registration, keep checking this space. If you want us to share information on something specific related to this area, feel free to tell us. We will create an in-depth content piece to help you out.
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