In order to protect your trademark outside the Benelux you need to register it in each country where you are (or plan to become) active. Without registration, your company name, logo and product names are open to attack and often unprotected.
The only way you can obtain exclusive trademark rights is through registration You can protect your trademarks globally. A trademark registration is, in most countries, the only way to obtain exclusive rights. In most cases use alone does not ensure protection! (Please note there are some countries in which use is a requirement for protection. Please contact us for more information on this subject.) Prevent your carefully planned overseas expansion from failure To be able to take action against infringement you must register your trademark in every country where you are active. You may register your trademark in each country separately or in several countries at the time through the 3 systems shown below:
There are 3 trademark registration systems for registration outside the Benelux
All tariffs exclude VAT
CTM Registration
Surcharge for 4th and further classes, per class € 350,- (at filing)
Surcharge for obligatory search report € 150,-
Additional charges to registration after acceptance of the application € 350,-
Internationale Registratie
* Additional country costs, per country, please contact us
Please contact us for a complete overview of our tariffs.
Make sure you retain ownership of your trademarks – register your trademark internationally.
You can only take action against trademark infringement once you have registered it.