Consider registering a trademark in Germany through a national system.
Previously, we talked about the procedural points that need to be done for registration. Now we will focus more on the material aspects.
You need apply to the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA). An application may concern: Several classes of goods and / or services
Language of application: German
Duration of the procedure: 7-8 months
Validity of the certificate: The trademark in Germany is valid for 10 years from the filing date of the application with the possibility of extension for subsequent 10-year periods.
Application fee: from 933 EUR.
The application for registration of the Trademark must contain the name and address of the applicant, the place of registration of the legal entity (if the applicant is in another country), the image and description of the trademark, an indication of the presence of a representative or priority, a list of goods and services, confirmation of payment state duties.
Germany has such restrictions as
- signs that are contrary to moral or order
- common terms
- names, flags, symbols of states, nations, regions or international organizations
- signs that mislead consumer
