Trademarks

To register a trademark has become more and more important, since new goods and services are increasing and the markets have become more global.

A trademark may be a sign, image, word or a combination of both (a word and image), which identifies products or services.

A trademark provides a protection for your logo or brand. By registering a trademark, you defend your brand against legal infringement. The registered trademark grants legal rights to the merchant, and prevents others from copying or using your mark.

A trademark identifies the brand owner of a particular product or service. Trademarks can also be licensed to others.

A trademark is protected during 10 years. In order to keep your exclusive right, you need to renew it before this period of time runs out. Once the trademark has been renewed, it is protected for another period of 10 years. You may renew your trademark an unlimited amount of times.

If you fail to renew your trademark on time, the trademark becomes inactive and the trademark owner does no longer hold his unique and legal rights. A trademark may be registered your country and in other countries you are active in.