EU Trademark V UK Trademark

EU Trademark V UK Trademark

We are often asked about the benefits of filing a trademark application in the EU v the UK.

UK Trademark Registration

This type of trademark application will give you rights in England, Scotland, Wales and N. Ireland. If you do not plan to trade outside these areas then this is the trademark application for you!

EU Trademark Registration (currently known as a CTM)

If you are trading outside the UK or PLAN to trademark outside the UK then you should consider an EU Trademark. This will protect you across the 28 member states including the UK. This is soon to be re-named European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).

EU Trademarks are awareded on a first come first served basis and are a cost effective way of protecting your rights across the EU in one language application.

The following countries are included in the EU trademark system:

Austria

Belgium

Bulgaria

Cyprus

Czech Republic

Denmark

Eire     

Estonia           

Finland

France

Germany        

Greece

Hungary         

Italy    

Latvia

Lithuania        

Luxembourg   

Malta

Netherlands   

Poland

Portugal

Romania         

Slovakia          

Slovenia

Spain  

Sweden           

UK

Croatia                      

Trademark Costs

Costs can also be a factor in the decision making process.

Trademark costs In the UK the fees are as follows:

Our legal fee: £200+VAT (includes comprehensive search)

UKIPO Fee: £170 (nil vat) for one class and £50 each class above one

EU Trademark Costs

Our fee: £350+VAT (includes comprehensive search)

OHIM Fee: 900 Euro (apprx £700) for up to 3 classes and 150 Euro for each class above 3.

Please get in touch if you'd like to know more.

Jane@trademarkroom.com