Help, what are the characteristics of the EU trademark?

Hello, the characteristics of the EU trademark are as follows:

1. EU trademark law belongs to the civil law system, and registration is based on the principle of first-to-file.

2. The types of trademark registration include commodity trademarks, service trademarks, collective trademarks, three-dimensional trademarks, color trademarks, audio trademarks, and smell trademarks.

3. The International Classification of Goods and Services for Trademark Registration shall be adopted for trademark registration.

4. The EU acceded to the Madrid Protocol on October 1, 2004 and is a purely agreed member state.

5. Only one application needs to be filed with the European Union Intellectual Property Office to protect 28 member states at the same time, the list is as follows (the EU includes France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Denmark, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Greece, Spain, Portugal, Austria, Finland, Sweden, Cyprus, Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, Malta, the Slovak Republic, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia 28 member states).

How to handle the EU trademark registration application, now with the development of the global economic wave, the overseas market is an unprecedented challenge for Chinese enterprises, but also a huge market, the window of the world has been opened to us, the market is changing internationally, in order to expand the international market, international trademark registration applications are becoming more and more popular and common, so how to handle the EU trademark registration application?

How to apply for EU trademark registration?

1. Submit an application for EU trademark registration.

**Filing an application for trademark registration in the EU is less expensive and requires only one language. In addition, the EUIPO also has a fast-track filing channel, which can speed up the examination process of the EUIPO and publish the EU trademark registration application as soon as possible.

2. The European Union Intellectual Property Office examines the marking.

Once the EUIPO has received the application, the EUIPO will proceed with the examination process and, if a problem is found, notify the applicant of the trademark to make the amendment within 2 months. If the amendment is not made within the prescribed time, the EUIPO will reject the application or claim in whole or in part.

3. EU trademark disclosure opposition period.

If the EUIPO examines the mark application and finds that there are relevant problems, the EUIPO publishes the trademark registration application in the EU Trademark Gazette, so that it enters the public opposition period of the EU trademark application, which lasts for 3 months, and any third party can file an EU trademark opposition within three months.

4. EU trademark registration and disclosure.

If the EU does not receive any objections or comments within the prescribed period of three months, or if the objections or opinions are not sustained, the EUIP Office will register the trademark application and publish the EU trademark electronic registration certificate in the EU Trademark Gazette. Within 5 years after the registration of a trademark in the EU, the right holder must use it, otherwise anyone has the right to apply for cancellation of registration of the trademark for non-use.

EU trademarks are classified according to the Nice Classification Scheme, which includes the following:

Category 1: Chemicals, resins.

The second category: lacquer, coloring metal powder.

Category III: cosmetics, detergents.

Category 4: Fuels, lighting materials.

Category 5: medical preparations, baby food.

Category VI: Metallic materials.

Category VII: Machines, machine tools, engines.

Category 8: Hand instruments, knives and tableware.

Category 9: electronic appliances, computers.

Category 10: Surgical equipment, fitness equipment.

Category 11: Lighting and sanitary equipment installations.

Category 12: Land, sea and air launch vehicles.

Category 13: Firearms and munitions.

Category 14: Jewelry, watches.

Class 15: Musical Instruments.

Category 16: Paper products, office supplies.

Category 17: rubber, insulating materials.

Category 18: leather goods, bags, umbrellas.

Class 19: Non-metallic building materials.

Category 20: Furniture.

Category 21: Household utensils and containers.

Class 22: Fiber products.

Category 23: Textile yarn and thread.

Category 24: Fabrics and textiles.

Class 25: clothing, shoes, hats.

Category 26: lace, embroidery, buttons.

Category 27: carpets and mats.

Category 28: Entertainment and toys.

Class 29: meat, fish, edible oil.

Category 30: coffee, tea, honey.

Category 31: fresh food, live animals, feed.

Class 32: Beer, beverages.

Category 33: white wine, red wine, foreign wine.

Class 34: Tobacco, smoking utensils, matches.

Category 35: Industrial operations and stores.

Category 36: Insurance, Finance.

Category 37: Construction and installation services.

Class XXXVIII: Telecommunications.

Category 39: transportation, travel agencies.

Category 40: Material processing services.

Category 41: Education, Training, Recreation.

Category 42: Science and technology, Internet.

Category 43: Catering and accommodation.

Category 44: medical treatment, cosmetology, gardening.

Category 45: bodyguards, matchmaking, law.

Word-only trademarks, ** trademarks.

An EU trademark is a mark registered by OHIM (Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market of the European Community) in accordance with the conditions set out in the CTMR (European Community Trade Mark Regulation) and valid within the European Union for the purpose of identifying and distinguishing goods or services.

Hello, the EU trademark registration is to be applied for registration through the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market under the European Union, and there are 26 member states in the European Union, and after the successful registration in one member state, it will be legally protected in other member states.

1. The applicant submits an application to the European Union Trademark Office or the trademark office of the EU member state;

2. The European Union Trademark Office notifies the trademark authorities of each member state of the contents of the application, so that the trademark examination of each country can be carried out at the same time;

3. After the review is passed, it will enter the announcement for three months. During these three months, any third party may file an opposition to the published trademark;

4. If there is no opposition from a third party, the trademark can be approved for registration within one year;

5. The application period for registration is about 8-12 months.

Information required to register an EU trademark:

1. Applicant's certificate information;

2. Trademark drawings;

3. Goods or services designated by the trademark;

4. Power of attorney for trademarks;

5. Application for EU trademark registration requirements;

6. Relevant application fees.

Hello, an EU trademark is a mark registered by OHIM (Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market of the European Community) in accordance with the conditions set out in the Baictmr (European Union Trade Mark Regulation) and valid within the scope of the European DAO for the identification and differentiation of goods or services. The EU Trademark Regulation, adopted on March 23, 2016, changed OHIM to EUIPO, officially known as the European Union Intellectual Property Office, and administers EU trademarks and design patents, with the Community Trademark (CTM) officially changed to the European Union Trade Mark (EUTM).

1.The registration fee is less.

The cost of registration is low, and the cost of registering a Community trademark application is much cheaper than that of a single country, and the cost of renewal is also lower.

2.Get a wider range of protection.

The applicant can obtain protection for the mark in the 26 member states of the European Union by filing a single application, without the need to specify the countries in which protection is desired;

3.Effectively fight cybersquatters.

The use of a Community mark in any member state would be considered to be use in all member states, and even if the mark was used only in one of the member states, there would be no danger of cancellation because the mark had not been used in other countries.

4.Priority.

Priority under the Paris Convention. If the same trademark is used for one or more designated names of goods or services, it can enjoy priority when applying for a Community trademark six months after the application in a member state of the Paris Convention.

1. There is no restriction on applicants. Applicants for EU trademarks are not limited to nationals of EU member states, but also nationals of other member states such as the Paris Convention and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

2. Low cost. With a single registration, the registered trademark can be used in the entire 28 member states of the European Union. The cost is significantly reduced compared to filing a separate application in each Member State.

3. The registered trademark maintains its overall effect in the EU member states, and the applicant can obtain the protection of the trademark in the 28 EU member states by submitting a single application, and there is no need to specify the countries that wish to be protected; The use of a Community mark in any member state would be considered to be use in all member states, and even if the mark was used only in one country, there would be no danger of cancellation because the mark had not been used in other countries; The assignment, alteration or renewal of a Community trademark will take effect in all Member States.

4. Community registration is the principle of double protection, community registered trademarks do not replace national registered trademarks, and national registered trademarks continue to exist like international registered trademarks.

1. Low cost. With a single application for registration, the trademark can be used in the entire 28 member states of the European Union. The cost is significantly reduced compared to filing a separate application in each Member State.

2. Centralization of protection procedures. A trademark registration can be protected in the 28 member states of the European Union, and the decision in the trademark case will be enforced in all the countries of the European Union;

3. A registered trademark can only be used in one EU country. The use of the trademark in any country of the European Union is sufficient to combat an application for cancellation on the ground of non-use of the trademark;

4. Enjoy the priority of the Paris Convention. If the same trademark is used for one or more designated names of goods or services, it can enjoy priority when applying for a Community trademark six months after the application in a member state of the Paris Convention.

5. If a registered trademark has been published in an EU member state, priority can be requested when applying for an EU trademark;

6. Not only traditional trademarks such as words and logos can be registered, but also new trademarks such as sound, smell, product appearance and structure can also be registered;

7. A trademark application can cover up to 3 classes of goods or services, and if there are more than 3 classes, each class fee shall be additional.

1.Low cost. With a single application for registration, the trademark can be used in the entire 27 member states of the European Union. The cost is significantly reduced compared to filing a separate application in each Member State.

2.If the same trademark is used for one or more designated names of goods or services, it can enjoy priority when applying for a Community trademark six months after the application in a member state of the Paris Convention.

3.If you have already registered a trademark in an EU member state, you can claim priority when applying for an EU trademark.

What are the characteristics of an EU trademark? Did you know? 1. The registration fee is relatively low, and only one application needs to be submitted during the registration process to use the trademark in all member states of the European Union, including the countries that subsequently join the European Union, which is significantly reduced compared with the filing of trademark registration fees in each member state alone.

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1. Low cost: only need to apply for registration once, and you can use the trademark in the 28 member countries of the European Union. The cost is significantly reduced compared to filing a separate application in each Member State.

2. Centralization of protection procedures: A trademark registration can be protected by the 27 member states of the European Union, and the rulings on trademark cases will be enforced in all countries of the European Union;

3. Any natural person and legal person can apply for a registered trademark: a trademark application can cover up to 3 classes of goods or services, and if there are more than 3 classes, each category of fees must be increased by the applicant's subject qualification, for foreigners, the country of origin is a national of a member of the Paris Convention or the World ** Organization, or a natural person with a domicile in a member state of the European Union or a member state of the Paris Convention or a legal person with a real place of business, or a national of the country whose country of origin has a reciprocal agreement with the European Union, can apply for a registered trademark.

4. A registered trademark can be used in only one EU country: the use of a trademark in any EU country is sufficient to resist an application for cancellation on the grounds of non-use of the trademark;

5. Enjoy the priority of the Paris Convention: the same trademark used for one or more designated goods or services can enjoy the priority within 6 months after the application of the Paris Convention member states;

Low cost Centralization of protection procedures Registered trademarks can only be used in one EU country Enjoy the priority of the Paris Convention A trademark application may cover up to 3 classes of goods or services, and if there are more than 3 classes, an additional fee will be charged for each class.

The registration procedure of an EU trademark can be roughly divided into four stages: submission, examination, publication, opposition, and registration. For the total time required from filing the application to registration, 4-7 months in the absence of opposition.

1.General application process and time required

1) Submission stage (receipt issued within 1-3 days).

A notice of receipt containing information such as the application number can be obtained from the EUIPO immediately after submission.

2) Review stage (3-6 months).

According to EU trademark law, the EUIPO only conducts an absolute ground examination after receiving the application, mainly to check whether the trademark is distinctive, and whether it violates the prohibition clause. A trademark application will not be rejected because the trademark is identical or similar to the earlier application. This is mainly left to the prior right holder to decide whether or not to file an opposition to the EU application.

3) Announcement of opposition stage (3 months).

If no problems are found in the examination or the problems found have been corrected, the trademark will be published. Within three months of publication, any interested party or prior right holder may file an opposition with the EUIPO.

4) Registration Phase.

If there is no objection or the opposition is not established during the EU trademark publication period, the EUIPO will arrange for the registration announcement and issue the registration certificate. It is important to note that the EUIPO currently only issues electronic certificates of registration.

2.Required Documents:

2) Trademark drawings or text samples;

3) the name and category of goods and services;

4) Power of attorney.

3.Problems that need to be paid attention to after trademark registration

Submit a declaration of continued use of the trademark, valid for 10 years after the registration of the EU trademark, and the validity period is calculated from the filing date; The renewal can be processed within 6 months before the expiration date, with a grace period of 6 months; The renewal is valid for 10 years.

4.Include countries

Once the EU trademark is successfully registered, it will automatically take effect in the EU member states. List of the 27 member states of the European Union: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Slovakia, Estonia, Lithuania, Malta, Cyprus, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia.