European Union Trademarks, International

What is the cost to register a trademark in the European Union?

Seeking out international trademarks is a crucial task for companies looking to conduct business across the United States’s borders. Just like a federal American registration, international trademarks can be used to protect your brand’s reputation, your company’s products, and deter infringement by outside parties. When looking to expand beyond the US market, the European Union is a logical next step when […]

European Union Trademarks, International

Brexit: Impact on EU Trademark Filings and Registrations

As Brexit is now in effect, you may be wondering about the implications this transition may have on your trademark registration. Current EU trademark owners will comply with existing EU trademark law until December 31, 2020. After that, the registrations will automatically be transferred to the United Kingdom trademark register. Applications still pending with the EUIPO after that date will have […]

European Union Trademarks, How To's, International, International Registration

5 Steps to Register a U.S. Trademark as a European Union (EU) Based Business

A United States trademark registration provides valuable protections to businesses wishing to do business in the U.S.  These are the 5 steps to registering a U.S. trademark as a European Union based business: File your trademark application in the European Union first. Engage an experienced U.S. trademark attorney. Conduct a comprehensive search of your mark. File your application, either directly with […]

European Union Trademarks, International

EU Trademark Registration Process

As the owner of a U.S. registered trademark, you understand and appreciate the legal protections your trademark provides. Those legal protections, however, only apply to trademark disputes within the United States. In order to gain international trademark protections, you must register your mark outside the U.S., in countries where you are currently doing business, and in those where you plan to […]

European Union Trademarks, International

4 Reasons to Register Your Trademark in the European Union

If you own a registered trademark in the U.S., you understand the importance of the legal protections provided to you and your brand. These protections, however, will only apply to legal disputes within the United States. In order to gain trademark protections internationally, you must register your trademark in the countries and regions where you currently do business and those where […]

European Union Trademarks, How To's, International, International Registration

6 Steps to Register a Trademark in the EU

A registered trademark is a valuable asset for any brand. Your U.S. trademark, however, only protects you in legal disputes within the United States. To gain legal protection for your mark outside the U.S., you must register your trademark in other countries. Whether your online retail store reaches customers in Italy or your software firm is looking to expand to Paris, […]

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