Registration of trademark in Germany

Registration of trademarks, patents and other types of intellectual and commercial property in Germany is carried out by the Department for Trademarks and Patents (Das Deutsche Patent und Markenamt). The main office of the Department is in the city of Munich, and the branches are in Berlin and Jena.

Trademark registration process

It is necessary to prepare several documents, namely:

  • Application in the prescribed form with information about the owner of the brand;
  • Graphic representation of trademark;
  • List of goods and services sold under this trademark in Germany.

If the applicant is not the resident of the republic, it is necessary to apply for assistance of the lawyer.

Registration period of the trademark in Germany ranges from six months to one year. Registration process starts with verification of the submitted application and examination of the trademark by special commission (regarding plagiarism and compliance with legislation) and completes with issuance of the certificate.

Registration is recorded in the state DPMAregister after publication of the trademark in the Journal of Trademarks (Markenblatt).

Presentation of trademark

Color or black and white graphic images (logos) and word marks are accepted for registering brand name in Germany, which can consist of proper names,  words and word combinations, separate letters and numbers.

Reasons for refusal to register

The Department is entitled to refuse registration when there are similarities with other trademarks, state symbols were used, or there are abusive phrases in the name of the trademark. The trademark, which presentation may mislead the consumer, will not be registered.

The cost of trademark registration in the Germany

The data is relevant for today 19.03.2024 - 13:15

Country Comprehensive review Registration service Registration certificate Total
Trademark registration in Germany
First class, Word mark OR Logo
122.00 EUR
Additional class, Word mark OR Logo
122.00 EUR
First class, Word mark AND Logo:
249.00 EUR
Additional class, Word mark AND Logo
252.00 EUR
First class, Word mark OR Logo
670.00 EUR
Additional class, Word mark OR Logo
156.00 EUR
First class, Word mark AND Logo
No data
Additional class, Word mark AND Logo
No data
First class, Word mark OR Logo
132.00 EUR
Additional class, Word mark OR Logo
0.00 EUR
First class, Word mark AND Logo
No data
Additional class, Word mark AND Logo
No data
First class, Word mark OR Logo924.00 EUR
Additional class, Word mark OR Logo278.00 EUR
First class, Word mark AND Logo249.00 EUR
Additional class, Word mark AND Logo252.00 EUR
Comprehensive review
First class, Word mark OR LogoAdditional class, Word mark OR Logo
No dataNo data
Registration Request
First class, Word mark OR LogoAdditional class, Word mark OR Logo
No dataNo data
Registration Certificate
First class, Word mark OR LogoAdditional class, Word mark OR Logo
No dataNo data
Total
First class, Word mark OR LogoAdditional class, Word mark OR Logo
0 EUR0 EUR
Comprehensive review
First class, Word mark AND LogoAdditional class, Word mark AND Logo
No dataNo data
Registration Request
First class, Word mark AND LogoAdditional class, Word mark AND Logo
No dataNo data
Registration Certificate
First class, Word mark AND LogoAdditional class, Word mark AND Logo
No dataNo data
Total
First class, Word mark AND LogoAdditional class, Word mark AND Logo
0 EUR0 EUR

PHASES OF WORK

Step 1
Free Consultation *
During the free consultation, our experts will assist you in selecting the most optimal class under the ICGS
Step 2
Preliminary Check
Our lawyers will carry out an expert assessment of the emblem/logo/TM, ensuring it complies with the necessary requirements and the degree of resemblance between your trademark and already registered TM
Step 3
Payment
You can agree with us on the most convenient payment method
Step 6
Obtaining a Certificate
On request, the certificate of registration can be delivered to you via courier service
Step 5
Registration
The registrar reviews the application and attached documents; the procedure can be done without the client necessarily being present
Step 4
Submission of Documents
After completing a power of attorney, our specialists collect and prepare the necessary documents (including statement of use) and submit the application for trademark registration

Intellectual property law practice in figures

16
years in business
180
countries for registration of TM
3956
clients
448
registered TM and patents

Our clients on trademark registration

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