European Union trade mark registration

European Union trade mark registration

There are two ways an Australian trade mark owner can seek trade mark protection in Europe:

1. File an application directly in Europe through a European trade mark agent; or
2. File an application through the Madrid Protocol (WIPO). This is an international registration system which allows trade mark owners the option of protecting their trade mark in multiple countries by filing one application.

An application in the European Union gives you coverage in the following 28 countries:

If you’re thinking about extending your trade mark protection to Europe, please get in touch and we can talk through the options available to you.