1． German trademark application documents: application form (you can check for accelerated examination), trademark representations (pictures, photos, CDs, etc.).
How to apply for a German trademark: You can apply in paper form or submit an electronic application through the official website of the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA). The electronic application fee is slightly lower and the review is faster.
Individuals or companies without a residence or business office in Germany must appoint a German lawyer or an EU lawyer as their agent.
Those who use Germany as the designated protecting country in EU trademark applications and WIPO international trademark applications can also obtain German trademark protection.
2． After submitting the German trademark registration application, you will receive a receipt and an application number, and it will be published in the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA) register database.
3. The German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA) examines a trademark registration application to see whether there are absolute grounds for refusal, and does not check whether the same or similar trademark has already been registered.
4. The registered trademark owner will obtain the German "Trademark Registration Certificate".
5. German registered trademarks will be published in the German Trademark Journal.
6． The prior right holder may object to the registration of the trademark in writing within 3 months after the trademark registration is made public.
7. Within 10 years after the registration of a German trademark, anyone can apply to the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA) or request the court to cancel the registration of the trademark on the basis of absolute refusal of registration.
8. After receiving the German trademark cancellation application, the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA) will notify the trademark registration right holder. If the trademark registration right holder does not object within 2 months, the German trademark will be revoked.
9． After receiving the trademark cancellation application, the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA) will notify the trademark registration right holder. If the trademark registration right holder objects within 2 months, the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA) will initiate the cancellation procedure.
10. The trademark must be used on all registered goods and service categories. If the trademark is not used for 5 consecutive years after registration, anyone can apply to the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA) or request the court to cancel the registration of the trademark.
11. After receiving the German trademark cancellation application, the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA) will notify the trademark registration right holder. If the trademark registration right holder does not object within 2 months, the trademark will be revoked.
12． After receiving the trademark cancellation application, the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA) will notify the trademark registration right holder. If the trademark registration right holder expresses objection within 2 months, the cancellation applicant can file a trademark cancellation lawsuit in court.