As we all know, France is one of the first countries in the world to formulate and implement trademark laws. Since the advent of the first trademark law, France has a history of trademark legislation for more than 100 years. Moreover, as one of my country's most popular investment destinations in Europe in recent years, France is very attractive to foreign investment in terms of transportation, energy and other infrastructure, as well as labor force. Accordingly, many domestic companies are seeking investment and trade opportunities in France, and applying for a French trademark is what every company must do. So, what are the precautions for applying for a French trademark? Will it be difficult to purchase a French trademark?

Notes when applying for French trademark registration:

1. French trademark law belongs to the civil law system, and trademark rights are obtained based on registration.

2. France accepts registration applications for commodity trademarks, service marks, collective marks and certification marks.

3. In France, the classification of goods and services adopts the classification method stipulated in the Nice Agreement on the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purpose of Trademark Registration.

4. French trademark law does not protect unregistered trademarks. Everyone needs to know that France and the United States are different in that they have opposite systems for unregistered trademarks. To put it simply, the United States also protects unregistered trademarks, while France does not protect unregistered trademarks. Only trademarks successfully registered with the French Trademark Office will enjoy the exclusive rights of French trademarks.

5. The requirements for actual use are different. After applying for French trademark registration, it is not a prerequisite to enjoy continued validity in the first few years. If the trademark is not used within 5 years after the trademark is registered, or it cannot be proved that the trademark has been used, it is very likely that the trademark will not be actually used. The trademark was revoked by the local court.

In fact, if a company applies for a French trademark by itself, not only will the process be more cumbersome, but it will also take a longer time. Therefore, enterprises may wish to seek reliable trademark purchasing agencies. If the intellectual property platform has abundant resources, companies can freely choose according to their own needs, and the prices are reasonable and affordable, and the agency efficiency is high enough to provide good services to companies.