What is a Benelux trademark?

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Trademark registration in Benelux means trademark protection in three member states of Benelux Union – Belgium, The Netherlands and Luxembourg. Trademark fees.

Does EU trademark cover Benelux?

Yes. Benelux is covered by the European Union Trade Mark (formerly Community Trademark).

How do I register a trademark in Belgium?

Step 1: Select a distinctive trademark. A trademark must be distinctive.
Step 2: Choose the countries where you want to protect your trademark. In the Benelux.
Step 3: Check whether your trademark already exists. Search in the Trademarks Register.
Step 4: Apply for your trademark registration.

When was trademark invented?

United States: there are at least two claims: A design mark with an eagle and a ribbon and the words “Economical, Beautiful, and Durable” was the first registered trademark, filed by the Averill Chemical Paint Company on August 30, 1870 under the Trademark Act of 1870.

Is a brand name protected?

No protection without registration A product or service is recognized and known through the brand name and logo. Protecting a brand is essential and only obtained by means of a trademark registration. With an exclusive trademark right you can prevent and tackle trademark infringement, abuse and brand confusion.

Which countries are covered by an Eutm?

A European Union Trade Mark (EUTM) provides trade mark protection in all 28 member states of the European Union through one registration, namely: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta …

Which countries are included in EUIPO?

Registration of the European Union trademark (former Community Trademark) is conducted via filing one application directly with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and is valid in 27 European Union countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland.

How do I register an international trademark?

In order to register your trademark internationally, there are two ways you can make your filings. One is through the Madrid Protocol, and the other is by hiring a local attorney in any individual country you would like rights and having that local attorney filing the application for you.

What is the oldest trademark?

The earliest known trademark is said to be the Bass Ale triangle, depicted on beer bottles in the 1882 painting by French artist Édouard Manet, A Bar at the Folies-Bergère. A Bar at the Folies-Bergère, Édouard Manet, 1882.

How do I make my brand legal?

Register Your Trademark The best thing founders can do to legally protect their brands is to register their trademarks with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. You can do it online, but founders should definitely consider enlisting the help of an attorney, as there are many forms to fill out and strict deadlines.