Trademarks
- Registering a Benelux trademark
- Searching in the register
- Applying for a search
- Applying for an annual subscription
- Lodging an opposition (objection)
- Applying for changes and renewals
- Registering outside the Benelux
- What is a trademark?
- Is my trademark still available?
- How do I register my trademark?
- How do I maintain the right to my trademark?
- I have a conflict, do I have to lodge an opposition?
- How do I register my trademark outside the Benelux territory?
- Do things yourself or get things done by others?
- What are the fees for trademark registration?
Registration: the first step towards a successful business
“I know plenty of people who started small and who now own a global trademark. Just think of those DJs who had their names registered six or seven years ago: at that time, no-one thought that one day the names of well-known DJs would be worth so much money. These days, their interests are protected all over the world.”
Trademarks
Here you will find information about the registration of trademarks. The menu on the left contains links to the various subjects. The links have been divided into two blocks: the block at the top offers the links to actions and the lower block offers the links to information about the various aspects of trademarks and their protection.
For example, if you want to register a trademark straight away, or if you want to perform a search or apply for a modification, just click on the relevant action in the top block. If you would first like to know more, then click on an information link.
The Benelux Office for Intellectual Property is the official office for the registration of trademarks, designs and drawings in the Benelux countries. The BOIP register currently contains nearly one million trademarks and over 16,000 drawings and designs.