A single EU trademark (EUTM) filed through the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) provides brand protection across all 27 EU member states. DW&P offers strategic brand advisory, conflict checks, application filing, and opposition monitoring – ensuring brands are protected from the start.
Trademark Registration operates in the Specialized Solutions phase, serving international companies seeking EU-wide brand protection.
Trademark Registration: Key Facts
Filing Authority
EUIPO - European Union Intellectual Property Office
Protection Scope
27 EU Member States - Single application, EU-wide protection
Classification
Nice Classification - International system with 45 classes
Registration Timeline
4-6 Months - From filing to registration (if unopposed)
Basic EUIPO Fee
850 Euro (one class) - Each additional class costs extra; DW&P advisory and processing fees are separate
Trademark Registration: Our Process
Strategic Brand Advisory
Analysis of brand concept and review of existing registrations
Recommendations on the right format: word mark, figurative mark, shape mark, or combination
Geographic scope planning (EUTM vs. national)
Portfolio strategy for multi-brand businesses
Trademark Search and Conflict Check
Searching EUIPO databases for identical and confusingly similar signs
Identifying opposition risks before filing
Clearance recommendation before filing
Nice Classification
Assigning goods and services to the correct classes of the Nice system
Precise classification defines the scope of trademark protection
Strategic class selection for comprehensive protection without unnecessary costs
Complete Application Filing
Preparing and submitting the EUIPO application including all necessary forms, documentation, and fee handling
Priority claims where applicable
Basic EUIPO fee for one class is 850 Euro; each additional class costs extra
Liaison with the EUIPO
Direct coordination with the office in Alicante
Handling queries, objections, and formal requirements
Clients do not have to deal with the authorities themselves
Opposition and Deadline Management
Monitoring the three-month publication period
Handling potential third-party oppositions
Responding to objections on time
Settlement negotiation if required
Registration and Certificate
Support through to final registration
Delivery of trademark certificate
Documentation of all relevant deadlines
Renewal and Ongoing Monitoring
Managing ten-year renewal deadlines
Continuously monitoring trademark rights for potential infringement by third parties