Trademark Registration in Germany
Register your trademark in Germany with Liesegang & Partner to secure exclusive legal protection and enhance your brand's market value. Our expert legal team simplifies the process, ensuring your trademark is protected under German law.
| Flat fee incl. official fees | Yes |
|---|---|
| Fee additional class | EUR 120.00 |
| Classes included | 3 |
| Multiple classes possible | yes |
| Protection Period (years) | 10 |
| International Registration possible | Yes |
| Power of Attorney must be notarized | No |
| Legal Advice | Yes |
| Process Duration (est. in months) | 1 |
Why Register a Trademark in Germany?
Germany, as Europe's largest economy, offers significant advantages for businesses:
- Exclusive Legal Protection: Secure rights to use your trademark in Germany, preventing unauthorized use.
- Market Advantage: Enhance brand recognition and reputation in a competitive market.
- Cost-Effective: Benefit from relatively low registration fees and a straightforward process.
Steps to Register Your Trademark in Germany
1. Conduct a Trademark Search
Perform a comprehensive trademark search to identify any existing trademarks that may conflict with yours, reducing legal risks.
2. Application Submission
Prepare and submit your application to the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA) with:
- Applicant details
- Type of trademark
- Trademark representation
- List of goods and services classified according to the Nice Classification.
3. Examination and Publication
The DPMA examines your application and, if compliant, publishes it in the DPMA register, initiating a three-month opposition period.
4. Registration and Renewal
If no oppositions are filed or resolved, the DPMA registers your trademark and issues a certificate. The trademark is valid for ten years and can be renewed indefinitely every ten years.
Benefits of German Trademark Registration
- Legal Security: Protect your brand from unauthorized use and potential infringements.
- Increased Business Value: A registered trademark enhances credibility and market value.
- Licensing Opportunities: Utilize your trademark for licensing or franchising, generating additional revenue streams.
Ready to protect your brand in Germany?
Contact our experts for a free consultation and learn more about how we can help safeguard your brand.
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Jens Liesegang
Attorney-at-Law, Certified IP Lawyer
Normen Lang
Attorney-at-Law, Certified IP Lawyer and Certified lawyer for Information Technology Law
Service overview regarding trademark registration
Legal advice by specialist attorneys by telephone, email or video on the planned trademark application
Examination of the trademark for registrability (absolute grounds for refusal such as the need to keep the trademark free due to descriptive indications, lack of distinctiveness)
Optional: Trademark search for similar trademarks and related advice
Preparation of the list of goods and services for optimal protection
Filing of the application and sending of the confirmation of the application
Correspondence with the Trademark Office, if necessary adjustment of the list of goods and forwarding of objections without further costs. Opposition proceedings and comments on refusals only against separate remuneration.
Examination and sending of the trademark certificate
optional: trademark monitoring due to conflicting trademark applications
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What is a trademark?
A trademark is for your brand name or logo which identifies your product or services. It can be a word, letter, number, phrase, symbol, shape or combination thereof. A unique brand name or logo is used to differentiate your product/service as distinct from others in the industry. To secure legal protection for your brand name or logo you need to get it registered.
What trademarks are NOT registerable?
Any trademark, which is identical or deceptively similar to an existing registered trademark or trademark for which application for registration has been made, cannot be registered. Also trademark that would likely cause deception or confusion or is offensive may not be registered. Geographical names, common names, common trade words and common abbreviation can also not be registered as a trademark.
What does a trademark application cost in other countries?
We have prepared a cost overview of the costs of trademark registration in all countries. In it, you will find a table listing all the costs for filing a trademark application. The costs include all attorney fees and the costs of the trademark offices.
What are the benefits of a trademark registration?
Although unregistered trademarks receive some protection in different countries, trademarks can be further protected through registration. A trademark registration provides additional substantive and procedural rights. In this article you can find more details about the benefits of a trademark registration.
When can I use symbol (R) or TM?
Symbol “TM” can be used after filing of trademark application. (R) should be used only after registration of trademark. The ® symbol may only be used in connection with the goods and services listed on the registration certificate.
How do I find and register a trademark?
We have summarized in an article how to proceed strategically to develop and protect a meaningful trademark in our article Strategy for Trademark Finding.
What are Nice Classes?
Trademarks need to be protected for specific goods or services. Here you can learn more about the Nice Classification and for which goods your trademark should be registered.
What is trademark infringement?
Trademark infringement is the unauthorized use of a trademark or service mark on or in connection with goods and/or services in a manner that is likely to cause confusion, deception, or mistake about the source of the goods and/or services.
Will my trademark registration be valid for all types of services and goods?
Trademarks are registered for specific goods or services. Therefore they are only valid for these specific goods. The classes, to which these goods or services belong, are only relevant for the calculation of fees and to narrow searches for similar trademarks. A trademark can also be infringed if an identical or similar sign is used for similar goods or services. Goods or services are similar if they are complimentary or serve the same purpose, are usually produced or offered by the same undertakings and distributed in the same channels.
Should I conduct a trademark search before filing for an application?
Yes, it is advisable to conduct a trademark search before filing an application for registration. Before making an application for registration it is reasonable to review trademarks that are already registered, just to make sure that the proposed trademark is not denied due to similarity with other trademarks. It will save you both time and money. You can order a professional trademark search here.
How do I register a trademark?
In our article "How do I register a trademark?" we explain the steps involved in a trademark application and the best way to proceed.
What is the difference between a word mark and a word/figurative mark?
There are different types of trademarks. The most important ones are the word mark and the word/figurative mark. In our article What's the difference between a word mark and a word/figurative mark, we explain the differences and which type will give you the most trademark protection.
