Country guide · EUIPO
🇪🇺European Union trademark registration
Single filing covers all 27 EU member states. One of the most cost-effective ways to protect a brand across Europe. Opposition rate is moderate.
4–6 months
$300
per class, paid to EUIPO
First-to-File
Not required (EEA applicants)
Member
What to know before filing in European Union
First-to-file priority. European Union grants trademark rights to the party that files first at the EUIPO. Prior unregistered use carries limited or no weight against a later registration. File early.
Examination timeline. Typical end-to-end timing is 4–6 months from filing to registration, assuming no opposition or substantive refusal. Most office actions (formality or substantive) are responded to inside that window.
Local representation. Not required (EEA applicants). Foreign applicants can file directly, though working through registered local counsel often speeds office-action responses.
Madrid Protocol available. European Union can also be designated through a single WIPO Madrid international application. For brands filing in 10+ jurisdictions, the Madrid route is typically cheaper than direct national filings.
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