Registering my company’s trademark

A trademark is any sign that serves to distinguish a company’s products or services. It can be a name, a word, a logo, a design, a sound, a smell or a combination of these elements. Registering your trademark will provide you with

• Exclusivity
• Legal protection
• Patrimonial value
• Recognition

At Letslaw, our expert trademark registration lawyers will advise you on how to register your trademark at national level (SPTO), European level (EUIPO), or in any other country, either alone or through the Madrid System provided by the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO).

What is the registration process?

• Background search: it is essential to carry out an exhaustive search to verify that there is no similar or identical trademark already registered.
• Filing of the application: the application is filed with the SPTO, the EUIPO, third states or the WIPO, depending on the territory in which you want to protect your trademark.
• Formal examination: the application is checked for compliance with the legal requirements.
• Publication: the trademark is published in the corresponding official gazette so that third parties may file opposition.
• Grant: if there are no oppositions or if these are rejected, the registration is granted.

Why should you hire a specialized lawyer?

A lawyer specialized in trademark and trade name registration will help you:

• Optimize your search: ensure that the search is thorough and avoids future problems.
• Draft the application: ensure that the application complies with all legal requirements.
• Represent you in case of opposition: defend your interests in any proceedings.
• Choosing the right strategy: deciding whether to register your trademark in Spain, in the EU or in both territories, and even in other countries.

What types of trademarks are there?

There are different types of trademarks that may be subject to registration, being the usual differentiation between word marks (those that only include words, letters, numbers, or combinations of the above) and figurative marks (those that are represented by drawings and/or logos alone or together with words). However, there are other types of trademarks that may be subject to registration, which you can consult in the following link: types of trademarks.

At Letslaw we have lawyers specialized in the registration of trademarks. For more information about trademark registration in Spain, please contact us, so we can offer you the security and peace of mind that your trademark will be properly protected.