1. Formal examination: After the trademark application is submitted, the European Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) will conduct a formal examination of the trademark application to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the documents and fees. Usually, this step may take several working days.
2. Substantive examination: Once the formal examination is passed, the trademark application will enter the substantive examination stage. In the substantive examination, EUIPO will examine the trademark application in more detail to determine whether the trademark meets the registration requirements. Substantive review usually takes a long time, which may take several months to a year.
3. Publication and objection period: If the trademark application passes the substantive examination, the trademark will be published in the EU Trademark Bulletin. From the date of publication of the trademark announcement, there will be a time limit for the third party to raise objections. The objection period is usually three months. If no one raises an objection, the trademark will go to the next step.
4. Registration and certification: If no objection is received within the objection period, the trademark shall be registered and a trademark registration certificate shall be issued. After the registration is completed, the trademark will officially become an EU trademark, valid for 10 year.
It should be noted that the above time is for reference only, and the actual processing time may change due to the complexity of different applications, the workload of review and the workload of EUIPO. In addition, if there are objections or other complicated situations during the review process, the time for trademark registration may be longer.
If you need to know the processing time of a specific trademark registration application, it is recommended to directly consult the EUIPO or a professional intellectual property lawyer for accurate information and guidance.
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