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."
Do things yourself or get things done by others?
If you wish, you can arrange the registration of your trademarks yourself. We have done everything possible to make the registration procedure as straightforward as possible. However, you should not forget that all kinds of practical and legal issues play a role in providing optimal protection of your trademarks. Trademark law is a specialist field and a lot of companies do not have access to the necessary competencies. It may therefore be a good idea to leave the matter to an expert. You can find more information on this subject here.