CTM DESK
Many companies look for information about protection for trademarks in the EU. They need answers fast as time is always an issue. Often the questions are brief, like
- how soon can an application be filed?
- how long will it take before I have the registration? and
- what will it cost?
Sometimes the questions may be more detailed or technical and answering them requires an in-depth knowledge of the rules and procedures. Knijff Trademark Attorneys has created the CTM Desk to address such questions.
What is the CTM Desk?
The CTM Desk is a dedicated team of experienced attorneys who are experts in the field of the CTM (Community Trade Mark) system. The CTM Desk is constantly stand-by to assist you with protecting trademarks in the EU, guaranteeing a response to any of your request within 24 hours.
CTM Desk benefits
Why should you use the CTM Desk? We offer:
- a flat fee system
- no extra charges for notifying you of Office actions (excluding refusals or oppositions)
- guaranteed response within 24 hours to any of your questions by email
- an in-depth knowledge of the CTM system, the Community Trademark Regulation, the Administrative Rules and Procedures, the Official Guidelines.
- a vast experience with handling CTM procedures since the introduction of the CTM system on 1 January 1996.
- a high success rate in application and opposition procedures
- excellent language skills
Who uses the CTM Desk?
Both large companies with an in-house trademark department, mid-sized companies with limited in-house resources and law firms seeking trademark assistance in the EU profit from the benefits of the CTM Desk. All of our CTM Desk clients look for and receive solid CTM expertise, high responsiveness and clear fees.
The EU is an important market for many companies. Companies invest a lot of money in product research and development, manufacturing, quality control and in marketing & sales before launching products in the EU. To protect these investments it is crucial to protect the product’s brand, logo, design or packaging by trademark registration, using the CTM system.
CTM System
A CTM is a unique way to apply for registration of a trademark that will provide the same scope of protection in each EU country and at a low cost. We offer a flat fee of € 1750,- for filing a CTM application and further handling of the process all the way up to the end, when the Certificate of Registration is issued.
CTM features
- one uniform trademark right in 27 countries
- low cost
- to maintain the right even after five years of registration it is sufficient to use the mark in only part (one country) of the EU
- possibility to build in existing national rights
- and more…
