European Union Trade Marks
One trade mark registration gives protection throughout all of the twenty seven member states of the European Union.
European Union Trade Marks
The European Union Intellectual Property Office [EU IPO] is based in Alicante, Spain.
Rather than file separate trade mark applications in each of the European Union member states, all with individual fees, one can file a single application to obtain a European Union Trade Mark [EUTM] registration effective in all twenty seven countries.
Your trade mark need only be used in one member state to be effective throughout all of the European Union.
Litigation involving an EUTM can be dealt with in the Courts of one member state and the judgment is enforceable throughout the European Union.
Simon Walters is a Professional Representative before the EU IPO, who has dealt directly with the office in Alicante, Spain from when the first trade marks were filed in April 1996.
EUTM PROTECTION
How to protect your trade mark in the European Union and the coverage provided.
EUTM FILING
Filing a trade mark in the European Union.
EUTM COUNTRIES
27 members of the European Union.