Protect your trademark – we make brand protection easy
Professional advice, profound expertise and reliable support.
- Comprehensive protection for your trademark
- Support from an experienced patent attorney
- Secure application and protection of your rights
- From research to registration
Trademark application process
Register your trademark in a few simple steps.
Free legal review
To be registered, a trademark must meet the distinctiveness criterion. Result and recommendation within 24 hours.
Preparation of the application
After you complete the order, we prepare a draft application. Once approved, we file it on your behalf and provide legal representation.
Examination by the trademark office
The application is examined by the competent trademark office and then registered.
Valid for 10 years
After successful registration, the office enters your trademark in the official register and issues a certificate.
Enhance your reputation with trademark protection
Your trademark is one of your company's most valuable assets. It not only influences your reputation but can also significantly determine your financial success. Protecting your trademark should therefore be a top priority – whether you are an established company or launching a new brand.
Let us advise you. Our experienced team provides comprehensive support in protecting your trademark.
Costs of a trademark application
The costs of a trademark application consist of the attorney's fee and the official fees. Trademark protection is territorially limited – you can protect your trademark nationally (e.g. in Germany) or regionally (e.g. as an EU trademark).
The attorney's fees for filing a trademark depend on the scope of the services requested. We offer three different packages with varying levels of service, so you can choose the one that best suits your needs and budget.
Please choose where you want trademark protection:
Trademark protection DE Basic
189 EUR
plus 290 EUR official fee
Register trademarkOur services
- Individual advice from a patent attorney
- Examination of registrability
- Preparation of a professional list of goods and services
- Filing the trademark application with the German Patent and Trademark Office and reporting on it
- Representation until the application is filed
- Suitable for Amazon Brand Registry
For those on a tight budget who are willing to handle tasks such as paying fees and checking the certificate themselves without compromising the quality of the trademark application.
Trademark protection DE Plus
290 EUR
plus 290 EUR official fee
Register trademarkOur services
- Individual advice from a patent attorney
- Examination of registrability
- Identity search for earlier trademarks
- Identity search for earlier company names
- Preparation of a professional list of goods and services
- Filing the trademark application with the German Patent and Trademark Office and reporting on it
- Payment of the application fee to the GPTO
- Representation until the trademark is registered
- Suitable for Amazon Brand Registry
Ideal for those who want comprehensive support and value an excellent price-performance ratio.
Trademark protection DE Premium
890 EUR
plus 290 EUR official fee
Register trademarkOur services
- Individual advice from a patent attorney
- Identity search for earlier trademarks
- Identity search for earlier company names
- Similarity search for earlier company names
- Examination of registrability
- Preparation of a professional list of goods and services
- Filing the trademark application with the German Patent and Trademark Office and reporting on it
- Payment of the application fee to the GPTO
- Representation even after registration
- Suitable for Amazon Brand Registry
Recommended for those who want the best service. Comprehensive research minimizes the risk of conflicts and provides maximum protection for your trademark.
Reduce risks through comprehensive research
After filing your trademark, third parties may oppose or even file a cancellation action against your mark. There is also a risk of warnings from owners of earlier trademarks, as the mere filing of a trademark signals your intention to use it. Such proceedings are not only annoying but can also be costly. To reduce this risk, we recommend conducting comprehensive research before filing.
Thorough research helps identify existing earlier trademarks that are identical or similar to your planned mark. This allows you to reduce the risk of legal conflicts and ensure that your trademark is unique.
Frequently asked questions about trademarks
No, a trademark is not always registered. Registration depends on whether all legal requirements are met. The competent trademark office checks whether the trademark meets the legal requirements, e.g. whether it is distinctive and whether there are no absolute grounds for refusal. As part of the individual consultation, we point out corresponding risks if they are apparent.
If a trademark cannot be registered, we point out obvious obstacles to protection in advance. If the application is not filed due to these obstacles, we refund our fee. However, if a trademark has been filed and the office refuses registration, it is possible to appeal the decision.
The costs of a trademark application always consist of the attorney's fees and the official fees. The official fees for a German trademark application amount to 290 EUR for an application with three Nice classes. The attorney's fee can be found in the table above.
During the trademark application, the office examines whether the trademark meets the legal requirements. This includes examining distinctiveness, compliance with trademark law and the presence of absolute grounds for refusal. A search for earlier rights that may be infringed is not carried out automatically and should be conducted separately before filing.
A trademark application is worthwhile if you plan to use your trademark in the long term and want to protect it from imitation. It is particularly useful if you want to establish your trademark for labeling products or services. A registered trademark grants you the exclusive right to use it and increases the value of your company, as it is a property right that can also be licensed or sold.
The time it takes to register a trademark depends on the respective trademark office. In Germany, the process usually takes several months. Accelerated procedures can shorten the duration. During this time, the office examines the application for formal and substantive requirements.
A registered trademark is protected for 10 years from the filing date. The protection can be extended indefinitely for further periods of 10 years, provided the renewal fees are paid on time.
The costs of a trademark application vary depending on the country and the number of classes in which the trademark is to be protected. The official fees for a German trademark are 290 EUR for a trademark with three classes.
A trademark search helps identify existing trademarks that are similar to your planned trademark. It is essential to avoid legal conflicts and ensure that your trademark is unique.
Yes, after the trademark has been published, third parties can file an opposition if they believe their rights have been infringed.
Yes, if the trademark is not used for five years after registration, it can lapse and thus expire.
A national trademark protects your rights only in the country where it is registered, whereas an EU trademark provides protection in all member states of the European Union.
Even after registration, third parties can take action against the trademark. This happens, for example, if they have an earlier trademark that could be confused with the newer one or if they believe the trademark should not have been registered.