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Trademark application

In the modern world brands are not only the name under which the products are placed on the market or the company conducts its business activities. It could be the most valuable asset of a company. And without proper legal steps for trademark protection, it’s easy to lose it.

Why is it important to register a trademark?

Create your own brand

To have own brand means to have a registered trademark in the country where the company operates. Filing a trademark application is a mandatory step when creating a new brand, entering a new market, or extending a list of goods or services offered by a company

Exclusive rights to your trademark

Trademark owner has exclusive rights to the brand, like prohibiting others to use the trademark or receiving remuneration by providing rights to use the trademark. The trademark holder has a right to assign the trademark completely or partially to others

Protect your brand

Brand name, logo, slogan, a combination of colors, or even smell and sound could be registered and protected as a trademark. Without trademark registration, all the corporate elements are open for copying and use without permission by anyone

Advantages of trademark registration with Pocket IP

Simplicity of process. All the steps of filing a new trademark application will take only a few minutes, instead of hours or even days as usual.

Immediate fee calculation and other terms. Pocket IP service shows precise fees for the trademark registration process instantly.

Reduced costs. Automated and unified processes allow Pocket IP to offer lower fees compared to the market average.

Track application statuses 24/7. The record on a new trademark application in Pocket IP is linked to the record in the official database. Thus, you receive notifications on changes in the application immediately. All the information and application documents are available in your account.

The service is available for countries:

Azerbaijan

EU (EUIPO)

Georgia

Kazakhstan

Poland

Ukraine

Other services

Pocket IP Trademark application process step by step

Pick a country for filing an application

Select the country where you wish to file your trademark application.

Fill in trademark information

Start to fill out the information on a future trademark or simply select data from a previously filed application or registration.

Select trademark type, name, and image

Choose the type of trademark, name, and image (if needed).

Select goods and services

Select classes of goods and services and the list within a class. It is possible to choose within a standard classification or provide your own.

Claim priority if any.

If there is a priority claim, assert it.

Provide applicant data and information for invoice and POA (if needed)

Provide the applicant's details, as well as invoice and power of attorney information (if required).

Confirm your application and track its status

Confirm the application and track the application statuses in your account.

Tips for a trademark registration process

Make preliminary searches before filing an application. Pocket IP provides free search tools to check whether similar applications or registrations exist and amend your application before its submission. Depending on search results, it could be a list of classes or a sign as a whole. After the application has been filed, the relevant fees cannot be withdrawn.

To find out if all the fees should be paid during the registration process. In the countries, the list of fees differs and some expenses could be unexpected for the applicants. For instance, there are separate official fees for filing application, formal and substantive examination stages, and registration. And in some countries, there is a single fee for the entire registration process.

Study possible particularities of the trademark registration process in the country. Despite common international treaties for the field of intellectual property, governments and IP Offices set national regulations and practices. There are different stages and their terms, requirements to the list in the classes, requirements to a POA, etc. To avoid surprises after filing use the Guide prepared by Pocket IP experts.

Monitor the status of the application 24/7 with Pocket IP. After the application is filed and the record appeared in an official database, the records are tied and all the changes and communications of IP Office appear in Pocket IP and users receive the notifications immediately. All the application materials are available for review and download.

How much does it cost to register a trademark name?

The costs for trademark application consist of official fees and professional fees. Depending on the country, fees for application and registration are paid separately. The applicant non-resident is obliged to have a local trademark attorney as a representative.

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FAQ

Can I do trademark registration myself?

Most countries have restrictions as to the possibility of non-residents communicating directly with national IP Offices. So, Pocket IP has licensed agents in all countries and your interests are securely represented.

How to register a product trademark online?

Pocket IP provides services for registering trademarks online in different countries from one account. Start with creating free profile in the system and file new application online.

Who can oppose a trademark application?

Some countries have official procedures when interested parties are able to file an opposition to the registration of a trademark. Still, in most cases opposed party should provide evidence of a potential violation of the rights, like a trademark registration certificate, use of a brand, etc.

How long does a trademark registration process last?

The duration of the trademark registration procedure differs across jurisdictions – from a couple of months to years. In some countries accelerated examination to request is possible. The potential oppositions could extend the procedure.

What cannot be registered as a trademark?

Trademark applications should meet the minimum requirements to pass the formal examination. The national legislations have a list of these requirements. First of all, a trademark must have a distinctive character, not contain generic words or phrases, not violate public morality, not use national symbols, not mislead consumers, etc.

How many times can I apply for trademark?

There are no limitations on how many trademarks could have one person or legal entity. It’s not possible to register the same trademark for the same list of goods in the same country.

Do you need specialist help?

If you have any questions as to the trademark application procedure, please provide your email to be contacted by our skilled and experienced trademark specialists