ROLE OF THE COMMUNITY TRADEMARK

The Community Trademark offers the advantage of uniform protection in all countries of the European Union on the strength of a single registration procedure. The National Trademark offers protection limited to the market of one single country. The Community Trademark offers protection for the entire market within the fifteen country European Union. These countries include: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and United Kingdom.

IMPORTANT DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES TRADEMARK REGISTRATION AND THE COMMUNITY TRADEMARK REGISTRATION

It is important to remember that in almost every country (other than the US) trademark ownership is based entirely on who registered the mark first, not on who first used the trademark (as is the case in the United States). This means that anyone can get a registration on your trademark in another country without having used it first. This presents a serious problem for trademarks that appear to be headed for international use as in the case of businesses on the Internet that are, if effect, selling to a global market.

COMMUNITY TRADEMARK REGISTRATION AND OUR EXPERTISE

The Community Trademark covers a market of more than 350 million consumers who enjoy some of the highest living standards in the world. It is the ideal instrument to meet the challenges of the Internet. The headquarters for registration of the Community Trademark is located in Alicante, Spain. Because of the complexities of handling a Community Trademark, our legal associate firm (also located in the same town) and will walk-through your Community Trademark application. This type of trademark registration should be considered by all serious businesses expanding into the global marketplace.

COMMUNITY TRADEMARK FEES

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