Will EU trademarks apply in UK after Brexit?
EU trademarks will no longer be protected in the UK after Brexit. What will happen to your EUTM depends on whether it has been registered or not on exit day: December 31, 2020. Your registered EU trademark right will be automatically cloned into a UK trademark registration.
What does an EU trademark cover?
Benefits of registering a European Union trade mark The EU trade mark gives its owner an exclusive right in all current and future EU Member States at a reasonable cost. You can enforce your trade mark in a market of almost 500 million consumers. An EU trade mark is valid for 10 years.
What is the difference between an EU trademark and a national trademark?
A national trade mark gives protection only in the Member State in which it has been registered, while an EU trade mark gives its owner an exclusive right in all current and future EU Member States.
What happens to UK trademarks after Brexit?
1) Effect on EU trademark registrations post-Brexit. EU trademark registrations in effect as of December 31, 2020, automatically will be separated into EU and UK trademark registrations as of January 1, 2021, with exactly the same descriptions, identifications of goods and services, and dates of use.
Why would a British trader seek a United Kingdom trade mark registration instead of an EU registration?
What is the difference between UK and EU Registration? A UK Trademark registration protects your rights in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and is ideal if you do not trade anywhere outside the UK. UK Trademarks are registered on a first come first served basis.
Is there an EU trademark?
There are two main ways to register a trade mark in the EU. They can either be registered at national level at the industrial property offices of EU countries, or at EU level as a ‘European Union trade mark’ (EUTM) at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). The EU trade mark was created in 1994.
Do I need an EU trademark?
EU trademarks do not “take priority” over national trademarks. If you intend to operate exclusively within the UK, a national trademark will certainly suffice. However, if you also intend to do business in any countries of the EU, then a European Union trademark will offer the necessary protection.
Does an EU trademark cover the US?
Under the Lanham Act, a federal registration gives the registrant rights throughout the entire US. Whereas a state trademark registration only protects the trademark in the state where it was registered. It is not possible to limit the geographical scope of protection of an EU trademark to specific member states.
Does EU trademark cover us?
Since the EU has also acceded to the Madrid Protocol, a EUTM can serve as a basis for an international trademark registration that can cover, among others, also the USA.
Where does a UK trademark cover?
A UK Trademark registration protects your rights in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and is ideal if you do not trade anywhere outside the UK. UK Trademarks are registered on a first come first served basis.
How much does it cost to register a trademark in Europe?
The basic fee for EU Trademark registration covers one class and is EUR 850. The fee for the second class of goods and services is EUR 50. The fee for three or more classes is EUR 150 for each class. EU Trademark Registration application fee is due within one month from the date the EUIPO receives the application.
Are your trademarks registered in the UK and the EU?
Beginning January 1, 2021, these trademarks will then be registered in both the European Union and the United Kingdom, but they will retain their EU priority date. Going forward, trademark owners will need to maintain and renew the mark in both the UK and the EU. Need Professional Assistance?
Where can I apply for trade mark protection in Europe?
European trade mark protection If you want trade mark protection in countries which are members of the European Union ( EU ), you can apply for a European Union Trade Mark ( EUTM) through the European Union Intellectual Property Office ( EUIPO), based in Alicante, Spain.
Are comparable UK Trade Marks protected by eutms created in 2021?
Applying this approach to comparable UK trade marks created on 1 January 2021, many of which will correspond to EUTMs that have never been used in the UK, would not provide enough protection for those new comparable rights. It would likely lead to outcomes that are unintended and unjust.
What are the benefits of applying for a European or international trademark?
However, European and international application systems also exist. Both cover many countries, including the UK, and offer other potential benefits including: To apply for an International Trade Mark you must already have a base application or registration in the UK. 2. International trade mark protection