Topics

Topics — register your mark, without the bureau fee

What is your question?

Choose the question that applies to you. Each topic answers one, with the source from the office included.

Getting started

• What is a trade mark?
• What does it cost to register a trade mark?
• What is the difference between a Benelux trade mark and an EU trade mark?
• How do I register a trade mark name?
• Is there a subsidy for trade mark registration?

By sector

• Register a trade mark for hospitality
• Register a trade mark for an online shop
• Register a trade mark for a clothing brand
• Register a trade mark for a construction company
• Register a trade mark for a consultancy
• Register a trade mark for a software company
• Register a trade mark for a hairdressing salon
• Register a trade mark for a fitness centre
• Register a trade mark for a bakery
• Register a trade mark for a brewery
• Register a trade mark for a transport company
• Register a trade mark for an estate agent
• Register a trade mark for a photographer
• Register a trade mark for a cleaning company
• Register a trade mark for a gardening service

In-depth

• What are trade mark classes?
• What is the difference between a word mark and a figurative mark?
• My trade mark has been refused, what now?
• What is opposition in respect of a trade mark?
• Is a business name the same as a trade mark?
• Do I need a trade mark for Amazon?

Practical implementation

• How do I renew my trade mark?
• How long does trade mark registration take?
• Can I register a trade mark myself?
• How do I monitor my trade mark?