Trademarks
- Registering a Benelux trademark
- Searching in the register
- Applying for a search
- Applying for an annual subscription
- Lodging an opposition (objection)
- Applying for changes and renewals
- Registering outside the Benelux
- What is a trademark?
- Is my trademark still available?
- How do I register my trademark?
- How do I maintain the right to my trademark?
- I have a conflict, do I have to lodge an opposition?
- How do I register my trademark outside the Benelux territory?
- Do things yourself or get things done by others?
- What are the fees for trademark registration?
A strong trademark, right from the start
“When I started my own business I had some reservations about registering my brand name. I wondered whether it was really necessary to register my new trademark so soon. After all, we small businesses owners have to be careful about how we spend our capital. However, registration is a relatively small investment which is worth the money. After all, you should assume that your business is going to succeed and that your brand is going to represent a lot of money and goodwill. That is what being an entrepreneur is all about."
How do I register my trademark?
You can file your trademark by filling in a form and paying the necessary fees. The easiest way to do this is online. The help function takes you through all the administrative steps. A confirmation of receipt will be sent within a working day by e-mail.
You can also print out the paper form (in Dutch or French) and explanatory notes (in Dutch or French), fill in the necessary details and send it to us by post or fax. In that case you will receive a confirmation of receipt within approximately two weeks.
A summary of the statutory fees can be found here.
We advise you to use the online filing facility wherever possible. This is a much faster method and the handy help function prevents any misunderstandings. Moreover, because your details are received electronically, no errors can be made when entering the data into our system. The online filing system is completely secure. You do not have to install any software and you will receive a one-off password which you can then use for all your applications and other online BOIP activities.