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European UnionSearch: US$450(1) Per mark(2) Covers all Class Codes (3) Search results returned back by e-mail within 7 days (4) Full availability search on: Community (CTM) data base and WIPO database (5) Individual Country Databases for: Austria, Belgium & Luxembourg (Benelux), Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Lichtenstein, Monaco, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom Registration: US$650(1) Per mark(2) Covers 1-3 class codes (3) Prepared and submitted within 1-2 weeks (4) Clerical office actions generally answered for free (5) Monthly follow ups of your mark through out the entire unopposed registration process (via e-mail) Domestic Representative / Power of Attorney Fees: US$700(1) For 1-3 class codes (at the same price) (2) A lawyer is required to act as domestic representative for EU marks. (3) No legal advice or opinions are provided Government Filing Fees: US$1,350Per each set of 1-3 class codes (at the same price), payable to the OHIM (we do so on your behalf).Title Services: US$1,300There is an additional fee to complete the registration process once your trademark registration has been approved. At this time it is approximately $1,300 for each 1-3 class code (at the same price).Summary of Fees$450 Search$1,350 Registration & Domestic Rep Fee $1,350 OHIM Fee ---------- US$3,150 (+ US$1,300 due at the END of the process = US$4,450) Required Documents & Services1. A power of attorney signed by the applicant, indicating the full name and position of the signatory.2. The particulars of the applicant. 3. Prints of the mark. 4. A list of goods and/or services and the classes pertaining thereto. -- Translation of foreign terms is required Other Interesting FactsThe OHIM (Office of Harmonization in the Internal Market) started accepting Community Trademarks (CTMs) in 1994.A national trademark owner (in any 1 of the 15 EU member countries) may oppose the registration a CTM application which will stop the application completely in the entire European Community. How Long Is My Registered Trademark Valid ?10 years but non-use for 5 years will make the mark vulnerable. |