OUR SERVICES IN EUROPEAN TRADEMARK PROSECUTION

JMTC Trademark Protection is specialised in the prosecution of trademarks in Europe. Our office is located in The Netherlands and has a high success rate in Community Trademark application procedures. To service our associates and foreign clients in the prosecution of Community Trademarks we have created the CTM (Community Trade Mark) Helpdesk.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CTM

01. Which countries are included in a Community Trademark Registration?

02. How long does it take for a Community Trademark to become registered?

03. How long does a Community Trademark last?

04. Is a European trademark availability search before filing advisable?

05. What are the advantages of a CTM registration over other ways of registration?

06. What are the alternatives in Europe for a Community Trademark?

07. Is it possible to register any name as a Community Trademark?

08. What can be registered as a Community Trademark?

09. What are the classes for classification of goods and services?

10. How many classes of goods & services are included in the basic fee application?

11. Do I have to register a trademark to obtain protection?

12. Is it necessary to re-file a Community Trademark when new countries join the EU.

13. Do I have to be a European citizen or company to register a Community Trademark?

14. What are the benefits of a Community Trademark Registration?

15. What is needed to file a wordmark, devicemark or a worddevicemark for CTM Registration?

16. Can a Community Trademark only be applied for by a company or also by a natural person?

17. Will a Certificate of Registration be issued after completion of the procedure?

18. What is the procedure if a trademark is refused for lack of distinctive character?

19. What is the procedure if a trademark is opposed by third parties?

20. What are the costs of obtaining a Community Trademark Registration?

21. Why do we prefer the use of standard classes rather than using specified classifications?

22. How can I file an application for a Community Trademark Registration?

23. Are there essential European Countries not included in a CTM Registration?

24. In how many countries does a CTM have to be used to consider this as ‘genuine’ use?

25. How does the requirement for filing 2 languages work?

26. What is a Cooling Off Period?

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