Trademark Registration

Your Trademark. Legally Secured. EU-Wide.

Transparent fixed fees with no hidden costs. Personal support by a specialist trademark attorney.

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Since 2010
Long-standing practice in trademark law
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Fixed fees
No hidden costs
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Personal handling
Every case handled personally

Free Quick Check

Is your trademark still available?

Check in seconds whether your term is already contained in a registered EU trademark. Hits suggest that a professional similarity search before filing is advisable.

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Source: EUIPO. This quick check shows EU trademarks that contain the entered term. A comprehensive similarity search (including visual and national register checks) and a legal assessment are not included — for those we recommend our Search & Registration package.

Our core service

EU Trademark at EUIPO

Protect your trademark EU-wide with a single fast-track application. Choose your level of protection.

Basic

€690 excl. VAT

+ EUIPO official fee €850 (1 class)

  • check_circleIdentity search
  • check_circleList of goods and services (up to 3 classes)
  • check_circleFiling of the application with the EUIPO
  • check_circleForwarding of official correspondence, minor corrections (e.g. list of goods and services, owner details, colour claims)
  • cancelNo similarity search
  • cancelNo representation in case of refusals
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Search & Filing

€990 excl. VAT

+ EUIPO official fee €850 (1 class)

  • check_circleIdentity and similarity search
  • check_circleAssessment of registrability
  • check_circleList of goods and services (up to 3 classes)
  • check_circleFiling of the application with the EUIPO
  • check_circleForwarding of official correspondence, minor corrections
  • cancelNo representation in case of refusals
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Full Protection

€1,490 excl. VAT

+ EUIPO official fee €850 (1 class)

  • check_circleIdentity and similarity search
  • check_circleAssessment of registrability
  • check_circleList of goods and services (up to 3 classes)
  • check_circleFiling of the application with the EUIPO
  • check_circleForwarding of official correspondence, minor corrections
  • check_circleResponse to provisional refusals (e.g. lack of distinctiveness, need to keep free)
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EUIPO official fees (not included in the attorney's fees): €850 for 1 class · +€50 for the 2nd class · +€150 from the 3rd class. Official fees are paid directly to EUIPO and invoiced separately upon engagement.

Included in every package

check_circlePersonal support by specialist attorney
check_circleElectronic filing at EUIPO
check_circleFiling confirmation from the office
check_circleCommunication in German & English
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Why an EU trademark at EUIPO?

An EU trademark offers significant advantages over a German national trademark – not only through the considerably faster procedure, but also through the lower hurdles in the examination by the trademark and patent office.

Once registered, protection applies from the filing date. This means: anyone who files too late can no longer claim priority – even if they have been using the mark for longer.

Not only for businesses with customers, partners or distribution structures in multiple EU countries is the EU trademark almost always the first choice. Even if business activities are confined to Germany, an EU trademark can offer significant advantages due to the application process.

I've been using my trademark for years. Do I still need to register it?

Investing in advertising strengthens your brand. Trademark registration serves primarily to protect that investment. A registered trademark gives its owner the ability to take legal action against infringers and defend the mark – by filing oppositions against later trademark applications at the competent office, or by pursuing infringers directly through civil proceedings. Without registration, the options for acting against third parties are significantly limited. Moreover, failing to register a mark can result in a third party occupying the name and prohibiting its further use.

What does the trademark registration procedure look like?

Using the fast-track procedure, we typically achieve examination and filing of the trademark within a few days or weeks. After publication of the trademark application in the register, holders of earlier marks have three months to file an opposition. If no opposition is filed, the office registers the trademark. We accompany you from the first search to the certificate of registration.

Are you unsure which package is right for you?

We offer a free initial assessment as well as paid consultation sessions. Get in touch by email or phone. Or use our consultation service for comprehensive advice to make an informed decision before filing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do you recommend EUIPO filing as your core service? expand_more
The EU trademark protects you in all 27 EU member states with a single application and official fee. Compared to parallel national filings, it is significantly more cost-effective and administratively simpler. For businesses with customers or partners in multiple EU countries it is almost always the first choice.
What is the difference between Basic and Search & Filing? expand_more
The Basic package includes an identity search – meaning we check whether an identical mark is already registered. Search & Filing additionally includes a comprehensive similarity search across national and European registers as well as a legal assessment of your registration prospects. Many trademark conflicts arise from similarity, not identity – we therefore generally recommend the second package.
When is Full Protection advisable? expand_more
Full Protection is recommended when your mark contains descriptive or weak elements, meaning there is an elevated risk that the EUIPO examiner objects to the application on grounds of lack of distinctiveness or descriptiveness. With this package we are already prepared for a response at the time of engagement and can react without additional cost.
How long does a EUIPO application take? expand_more
In straightforward cases, filing an EU trademark takes just a few days. Registration follows once the three-month opposition period has expired. Your application is submitted promptly to the trademark and patent office once all documents have been agreed.
Are the official fees included in the prices? expand_more
No. The prices shown are the attorney's fee. Official fees are invoiced separately and passed directly to the relevant office. EUIPO charges €850 for the first class, €50 for the second class and €150 for each additional class. Official fees are of course shown on the invoice.
Can a non-German company file an EU trademark? expand_more
Yes. Applicants at EUIPO can be natural and legal persons from anywhere in the world. No EU nationality or establishment is required. We handle mandates internationally – communication is in German and English.

How your trademark registration works

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Choose & order a package

Online order with trademark details and secure payment via Stripe.

2

Search & examination

Identity and similarity search (depending on package) and examination for absolute grounds.

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Filing at the office

Preparation of the goods & services list and submission to EUIPO.

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Support until registration

Communication with the office (depending on package), responses to objections and certificate of registration.

Further filing options

DPMA, IR Trademark & DACH

For national or international protection strategies outside of or complementary to an EU trademark.

Germany · DPMA
Basic
€390 excl. VAT
+ €290 official fee
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Germany · DPMA
Search & Filing
€590 excl. VAT
+ €290 official fee
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International · WIPO
IR Trademark
from €890 excl. VAT
+ WIPO fees (variable)
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DE + AT + CH
DACH Trademark
from €1,290 excl. VAT
+ official fees per country
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Proceedings representation

Objections & Oppositions

Already filed or registered? We also represent you in ongoing proceedings – regardless of who handled the original filing.

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Opposition proceedings

A third party has filed an opposition against your trademark – or you want to oppose a conflicting application? We represent you at DPMA and EUIPO.

  • check_circleFiling or defending an opposition
  • check_circleSettlement negotiations
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from €890 excl. VAT
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Response to refusal

The office has objected to your application – e.g. on grounds of lack of distinctiveness or descriptiveness? We draft a well-reasoned legal response.

  • check_circleAnalysis of the office action
  • check_circleLegal argumentation
  • check_circleSubmission to the examiner
from €590 excl. VAT
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Register your trademark now – secure and at a fixed fee

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