Which countries are covered by a European trademark?
A European Union Trade Mark (EUTM) provides trade mark protection in all 28 member states of the European Union through one registration, namely: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta …
Is there a EU trademark?
There are two main ways to register a trade mark in the EU. They can either be registered at national level at the industrial property offices of EU countries, or at EU level as a ‘European Union trade mark’ (EUTM) at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). The EU trade mark was created in 1994.
When was Euipo established?
March 15, 1994
European Union Intellectual Property Office/Founded
What are community trademarks?
A CTM gives you the exclusive right to use a trademark.
- Other people are not allowed to use your trademark without your permission.
- People cannot use a similar trademark for the same or similar goods and services.
- Your business can be from a country outside the EU.
What does an EU trademark cover?
Benefits of registering a European Union trade mark The EU trade mark gives its owner an exclusive right in all current and future EU Member States at a reasonable cost. You can enforce your trade mark in a market of almost 500 million consumers.
What is an EM TM Trademark?
A European Union trade mark or EU trade mark (abbreviated EUTM; named Community Trade Mark (CTM) until 23 March 2016) is a trade mark which is pending registration or has been registered in the European Union as a whole (rather than on a national level within the EU). The EU trade mark system is unitary in character.
Do I need an EU trade mark?
EU trademarks do not “take priority” over national trademarks. If you intend to operate exclusively within the UK, a national trademark will certainly suffice. However, if you also intend to do business in any countries of the EU, then a European Union trademark will offer the necessary protection.
What is the difference between an EU trade mark and a national trademark?
A national trade mark gives protection only in the Member State in which it has been registered, while an EU trade mark gives its owner an exclusive right in all current and future EU Member States.
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.
Where is EUIPO located?
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.
What are well known trademarks?
The Trademarks Act, 1999, defines well-known trademark as, “a mark which has become so to the substantial segment of the public which uses such goods or receives such services that the use of such mark in relation to other goods or services would be likely to be taken as indicating a connection in the course of trade …
What are famous trademarks?
Famous marks are those that have an immediate connection in the minds of the consumers with a specific product or service and the source of that product or service. Examples of famous trademarks are APPLE, COCA-COLA, MCDONALDS and NIKE.