European Union Trademark
A trademark is at the core of your brand, serving as a crucial component of your corporate’s identity and image.
Having a registered trademark it’s essential when expanding into different countries.
With MUSA registering your trademark, protecting the value of your brand.
Establishing trust, loyalty and competitiveness in the new market.
The EU Trademark
Application Procedure
Step 01
The EU trademark search
Before filing your application, we will conduct a trademark search in The EU trademark office database. To help you evaluate the risk of trademark application.
Step 02
Choosing the subclasses from The EU trademark classification
In the EU, trademark classes group products and services into specific subclasses under the NICE classification. Companies can register the same trademark in different subclasses if they aren’t considered similar. Including all relevant business scopes in the application, covering each subclass, is crucial for optimal protection in one filing.
Step 03
Submittion
Our team of trademark experts will manage all necessary documentation on your behalf and submit the application.
Step 04
Procedure Monitoring
After submission, we will keep you updated on the current status of your case.
Step 05
Obtain Protection
Trademarks certificates will be issued in electronic certificates exclusively.
Step 06
Monitoring fro Renewal
Forgetting to file for renewal can result in the expiration of your trademark rights. We will update the trademark information in our system and send reminders when it is time for renewal.
EU Trademark System
Basic Information
- Competent authority: European Union Intellectual Property Office, EUIPO
- The European Union trademark search: EUIPO – eSearch
- Examination period: 4 – 6 months
- Duration of trademark right: 10 years
- Renewal : 6 months before expiry date
Timeline
- Form Examination: 12 months
- Substantive Examination: 12 months
- Publication: 12 months
- Grant of Protection: 12 months
Legal Requirements
- Applicant information: Name of the Applicant, address, nationality.
- Drawing of the trademark
- Identify and classify your goods or services.
Client’s feedback
“ MUSA trademark helped us to maximize the effect of our trademark with their professional and integrity service.”
Chloe Lin, Product Manager, VANA LIVING INC
" Thorough and satisfactory in service. Penetrating insight. Reasonable price."
Asia Marketing Manager of BIO PLANÈTE
" MUSA was very objective and provided us with suggestions on how and where to register our trademark which will fit our business plan. Knowing that they will do their best to help us solve related problems, we handed over our trademarks to MUSA and the applications went well and successfully obtained trademark registration."
General Manager of DFON Biomedical Technology
“ The Amazon Taiwan Business Development Manager introduced us to MUSA Trademark. MUSA understood our needs clearly and assisted Guruming Tech in applying for a trademark in the US. We are very pleased with MUSA Trademark's services and successfully obtained our trademark registration.”
Shipping/Business Assistant, Guruming Tech Co., Ltd,
“ MUSA has helped us apply for several trademarks. Despite some tough reviews from the trademark office we appreciate MUSA’s dedication and hard work.”
Adam Hatch / CEO, Englist
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4 reasons why you need the EU Trademark
EU One-Time Trademark Application
You can simply submit a one-time trademark application to the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). This saves time and effort and allows you to obtain trademark rights in all current and future EU member states.
Trademark squatter and trademark infringement
Trademark squatting is a widespread and critical issue. The trademark squatter could be a third party or even your local partner. Once your trademark has been squatted, the cost of retrieval, whether through lawsuit or purchase, is unpredictable.
Proof of legal ownership
Trademark registration serves as official proof of legal ownership, helping safeguard your brand identity and preventing unauthorized use. Additionally, it’s a crucial aspect when signing business contracts.
Legal Protection
Registering a trademark in Japan provides legal protection for your brand and products. This means that if other companies or individuals attempt to use a similar mark to confuse consumers, you can take legal action to protect your rights.