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Trademark registration in Germany
In today’s business environment, where the competition in the market is extremely high, registration of a trademark becomes an important step for an enterprise. This procedure is especially necessary in the context of legal aspects in Germany, one of the largest and most developed countries of the European Union.
Why register a trademark in Germany?
There are several important reasons for registering a trademark in Germany. If you want to enter the market of this country, TM registration will be very useful, and in some cases it can even save your business.
- Protection of property rights. Trademark registration gives the owner exclusive rights to use the mark in commercial transactions in Germany.
- Definition of owner. By registering a mark in Germany, the owner is determined, which helps to avoid disputes and conflicts regarding ownership rights.
- Counterfeit protection. A registered trademark has legal protection against illegal use or counterfeiting by other entities.
- Confidence in business. Trademark registration allows a company to confidently promote its goods and services on the market, increasing consumer confidence.
Ways to register a trademark in Germany
- Registration through an official patent authority: This method involves submitting an application for trademark registration to the relevant patent authority in Germany, where the process includes a check for uniqueness and subsequent registration.
- International registration. If you plan to expand your business outside of Germany, you can use the procedure for international trademark registration under the Madrid system.
Possible consequences of self-registration of TM in Germany
Self-registration of a trademark in Germany without professional legal support may have the following consequences:
- If the application for trademark registration contains errors or does not meet the requirements of the law, the patent authority may refuse registration.
- Self-registration may lead to conflicts with existing registered marks that have similar signs or names. This can lead to lawsuits and loss of rights to your own brand.
- During self-registration, there may be a risk that the mark does not meet the requirements for uniqueness. This can complicate the registration process and increase the chance of rejection.
- If the registration process is not successful on the first try, it can lead to a loss of time and financial resources to solve problems and correct errors.
- Without professional analysis and preparation, counterfeiting or infringement of your brand may go unnoticed, which can negatively impact brand reputation and loss of potential customers.
Avoiding these consequences is possible thanks to cooperation with experienced legal experts who have knowledge of the local law and practice of trademark registration in Germany. This will ensure the reliability and safety of your trademark, as well as avoid negative consequences in the future.
The support of our experts is reliability and safety
Our legal experts provide a full range of trademark registration services in Germany, making this process as convenient and efficient as possible for clients. Our support includes the following steps:
- Our experts conduct a detailed analysis to determine the identity and similarity of your brand with other registered brands, which allows you to avoid possible conflicts.
- We prepare and submit the application in accordance with all requirements of German law, ensuring the correct documentation and compliance with all necessary requirements.
- Our lawyers provide competent support and advice at every stage of trademark registration, from choosing a strategy to solving possible questions or problems.
- We carry out all the necessary procedures, including submission of petitions, reasoned responses to requests and observations of the Expertise, as well as protesting decisions, if necessary.
- Our experts monitor all necessary deadlines and ensure timely payment of official payments to preserve the validity of your trademark registration.
- We provide services for drawing up agreements on the transfer of rights, license agreements and other documents related to the ownership and use of the brand.
- Our experts will help you obtain a trademark registration certificate and extend the term of validity in accordance with the law.
We guarantee you professionalism, attentive approach and high quality services at every stage of cooperation. Take the first step to protect your brand and intellectual property in Germany with the help of our qualified team of lawyers and intellectual property experts.
Contact us today for a detailed consultation and start the process of registering your mark worry-free.
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Price for services in the "Intellectual property" category:
The name of the service | Price, UAH | Terms |
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Copyright registration | from 4000 UAH | from 2 months |
Trademark registration in Ukraine | from 4500 UAH | from 16 months |
Registration of a patent for an invention | from 16 000 UAH | 12 months |
Agreement on creation to order and use of the object of intellectual property rights | from 6000 UAH | 3 days |
Development of a franchise agreement (commercial concession agreement) | from 16 000 UAH | 1 week |
International trademark registration | from 3000 EUR | 18 months |
Drafting a Non-Disclosure Agreement – Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) | from 8000 UAH | 4 days |
Patent search in Ukraine | from 5000 UAH | 5 days |
International patent search | from 10 000 UAH | 6 days |
International trademark registration | from 2500 EUR | 4-18 months |
Entering the object of intellectual property in the customs register | from 15 000 UAH | 1 month |
Registration of a trademark in the customs register of Ukraine | from 15 000 UAH | 1 month |
from 2,000 to 24,000 UAH The price is valid for July 2024
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