News: Trademark registration in Austria

Registering trademark in Austria

As well as many countries in Europe, Austria has well-developed economic sector. It is characterized by stability of currencies, reliability of banks and strict compliance with the law. Registration of trademark in Austria will allow the business to reach a new level of development, extend the target audience and increase profits.

Additional advantage is that non-resident entrepreneurs pay taxes at reduced rates. Law&Trust is engaged in the issuance of trademarks in Austria.

In order to carry out the procedure, it is sufficient for the client to submit copy of his passport, application for trademark registration, logo and power of attorney to the lawyer for further collection of documentation.

Who is entitled for obtaining trademark in Austria

Both natural person and operating company can apply to order trademark registration. Territorial location of the counterparty does not matter, but after issuing license for entrepreneurial activity, the client is required to establish business in Austria, since unused trademark can be canceled upon decision of an expert commission.

There are three means to submit request for all categories of applicants:

1. National procedure. Your application will be verified and have effect only in the territory of Austria. Standard package of documents is required, and the term of consideration of documents ranges from half a year in the absence of a queue.
2. Common trademark (CTM). Registration according to this procedure makes it possible to cover the entire territory of Europe. The client submits only one application, but TM will have effect in several dozen countries. There may be a delay in the terms of consideration, but the emerging opportunities cover this nuance.
3. International registration of the brand in accordance with the Madrid Protocol. It covers 97 countries around the world, including Austria. It is characterized by more strict procedure for verifying the client, his documentation and the logo for compliance with the regulations of all states that have signed the economic agreement.

Law&Trust carries out registration and issuance of permissions for business activities in accordance with three procedures indicated above. Collection and preparation of documentation are carried out immediately after the client's request. Each applicant can contact us with the questions about details of trademark registration in Austria and obtain free consultation.

After issuance of permission, its prolongation is required every 10 years, and this process is also carried out by our lawyers. For natural persons, we can offer a range of services for the registration of companies abroad.