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Filing intellectual property in the European Union
A single EUIPO trade mark or registered design gives protection across all 27 EU member states, but opposition is multi-lingual and the classification rules are strict.
- Office
- EUIPO
- Language
- Any EU language (procedural languages: English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Polish)
- Local currency
- EUR
- Opposition
- 3 months from publication
- Term
- 10 years from filing
- Renewal
- Every 10 years; late renewal possible within a 6-month grace period
| Right | Official fee | Our fee | All-in | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Mark / Brand Name | $920 | $299 | $1,219 | 8–12 months |
| Service Mark | $920 | $299 | $1,219 | 8–12 months |
| Trade Name / Business Name | Not available — EUIPO operates no registry for this right | |||
| Patent | $1,835 | $1,590 | $3,425 | 24–48 months |
| Utility Model / Petty Patent | Not available — EUIPO operates no registry for this right | |||
| Copyright | $0 | $129 | $129 | 1–3 months |
| Industrial Design | $350 | $590 | $940 | 3–6 months |
| Geographical Indication & Collective Marks | $0 | $1,290 | $1,290 | 12–24 months |
| Trade Secret & Confidentiality Programme | $0 | $590 | $590 | 2–4 weeks to implement |
Indicative single-class / single-application rates in USD. Your live quote confirms the exact amount before payment.
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This guide is general information about European Union procedure, not legal advice. Official source: https://euipo.europa.eu