Unlocking opportunities with EU trademarks at H&A.

Encompassing 27 Member States and an aggregated population of 447+ million people that speak 24 official languages, the European Union is probably the most important market in the entire world.

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) offers since 1994 an effective and efficient assistance for stakeholders seeking trademark protection, sparing companies and individuals from dealing with so many different national trademark offices.

This unitary right, which can be also eventually converted into national registrations, offers the unique opportunity to obtain registration rights enforceable in all 27 jurisdictions and before all 27 national court systems.

In short, an EU trademark (formerly known as Community Trademark) provides broad and uniform protection, saves costs and time, strengthens a business’ marketplace position, offering multiple legal, commercial and strategic benefits.

EU trademark registrations, being recognized by customs authorities in all Member States, are also a great, effective and efficient resource to fight counterfeit at EU borders.

H&A expertise

H&A, as one of EU’s top trademark filers, has a large experience in the clearance, prosecution, maintenance, and protection of EU trademarks. Our Alicante Office allows us to keep updated about all novelties, attend many in-person training courses and keep a direct contact with the EUIPO and its examiners.

Your gateway to Europe

H&A’s team is ready to perform all tasks related to your trademark needs in the EU, from researching the trademark scenario your brand project may be facing, to obtaining trademark protection (including successfully negotiating agreements with third parties), maintaining your trademark portfolio, monitoring conflictive applications, and enforcing your well earnt rights throughout the European Union.

When it comes to Europe, we are your gateway.