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Register an EU trade mark.
Protected in all 27 EU member states with a single application. A partner law firm reviews, runs a clearance search and files at the EUIPO, at a fixed price.
- Protection in all 27 EU member states
- Fixed price from €399 plus VAT plus official fee
- Partner law firm for trade mark law
Trade mark registration is handled by an independent partner law firm for trade mark law. firma.de does not provide legal advice itself. The offer is aimed at businesses and freelancers.
Three packages for your EU trade mark
EU-Basic
For a trade mark you have already researched.
€399plus VAT + official fee
- Check of registrability in the EU
- List of goods and services based on the Nice classes
- Application at the EUIPO
- Communication with the trade mark office
- Legal advice, 15 minutes
EU-Startup
For founders launching across Europe under their name.
€849plus VAT + official fee
- Everything in EU-Basic
- Search for identical trade marks and company names in all 27 EU member states
- Legal advice, 30 minutes
EU-Pro
If you want to keep the risk of oppositions across the EU low.
€1,349plus VAT + official fee
- Everything in EU-Startup
- Search for similar trade marks in all 27 national registers
- Legal advice, 45 minutes
What you should know about the EU trade mark
- Art. 1 UMV
One application, 27 countries
The EU trade mark has the same effect in all 27 EU member states. Separate national applications are often more expensive.
- Art. 7 UMV
Registrability in every language
If a term is descriptive in even one EU language, the EUIPO rejects the whole trade mark. The law firm checks this beforehand.
- Art. 46 UMV
Earlier rights
Owners of earlier trade marks from any EU member state can file an opposition for three months. A clearance search lowers the risk.
- Nice Classification
The right classes
A trade mark only covers the goods and services you choose. The official fee includes one class, and the second costs €50.
- Art. 139 UMV
Plan B: conversion
If the EU trade mark fails, it can be converted into national applications. The early filing date is kept.
- Art. 52 UMV
Ten years and beyond
Protection lasts ten years from filing and can be renewed as often as you like.
German trade mark or EU trade mark?
| Service | Who | Scope | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade mark registration in Germany | Partner law firm for trade mark law | DPMA, protection in Germany | from €239 plus VAT + €290 official fee (up to three classes) |
| EU trade mark registration | Partner law firm for trade mark law | EUIPO, protection in all 27 EU member states | from €399 plus VAT + €850 official fee (first class) |
Your EU trade mark in four steps
- 1
Initial call
Book a free initial call above. Together you work out whether an EU trade mark or a German trade mark suits you better.
Only Germany? Go to the German trade mark - 2
Review and clearance search
The law firm checks registrability, runs a clearance search depending on your package and picks the right classes.
- 3
Application
You receive a review report. Only once you agree does the law firm file electronically at the EUIPO.
- 4
Registration
The EUIPO examines and publishes the application. If there is no opposition within three months, the trade mark is registered.
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What founders say
“I set up my GmbH in a single afternoon. All the formation documents were prepared smoothly, and the commercial register application went out the next day.”
What you can rely on
ELSTER
VAT returns and annual accounts go straight to the tax office via the ELSTER interface.
DATEV
Bookings and receipts are ready in DATEV format – your tax firm keeps working as usual.
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Frequently asked questions about the EU trade mark
What does an EU trade mark protect?
An EU trade mark covers all 27 EU member states with a single application. You can protect names, logos, slogans, colours, sounds or the shape of a product.
How much does an EU trade mark cost?
Depending on the package, €399, €849 or €1,349 plus VAT for the law firm. On top of that come the EUIPO official fees: €850 for the first class, €50 for the second and €150 for each further class. From the third class on, the law firm charges €75 plus VAT per class.
Where is the EU trade mark filed?
At the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) in Alicante. The law firm files electronically and handles communication with the office.
Does the EUIPO check whether the trade mark already exists?
No. The EUIPO only checks absolute grounds for refusal. Owners of earlier trade marks from any EU member state can file an opposition for three months. Because 27 national registers are involved, a professional clearance search is especially worthwhile.
What if a similar trade mark already exists?
Not necessarily. The law firm checks whether the trade marks conflict or can coexist, and then advises you for or against filing.
How long is the EU trade mark protected?
Ten years from filing. After that you can renew the protection for ten years at a time, as often as you like.
Can I also register outside the EU?
Yes, through an international registration with WIPO for the countries of your choice. Since 2021 the United Kingdom is no longer covered by the EU trade mark. Write to us via the contact page and we will put together a quote.