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European Union (EUIPO): regional trademark registration

Who registers trademarks in European Union (EUIPO), what it costs, how long it takes and what foreign owners need — with links to the official sources and IP firms that can file for you.

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Quick answer

Trademarks in the European Union (EUIPO) are registered with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO); the official basic application fee is EUR 850 for one class, and third parties can oppose within 3 months from publication of the application. A registration lasts 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed. The European Union (EUIPO) can be designated through the Madrid System.

Checked against official sources on 11 October 2026 · see sources

Office
EUIPO
Official fee
EUR 850
Madrid Protocol
Member since 2004
Opposition
3 months from publication of the application
Protection
10 years from filing date
Multi-class filing
Allowed

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Official fees in European Union (EUIPO)

Official feeAmount
Basic application fee, individual mark, e-filing (covers 1 class)EUR 850
Second classEUR 50
Third and each additional class (per class)EUR 150
Basic application fee, collective or certification mark, e-filing (covers 1 class)EUR 1,500
Renewal, individual mark, e-filing (covers 1 class)
Second class EUR 50; third and each additional class EUR 150; late renewal surcharge 25% of the renewal fee, max EUR 1,500		EUR 850
Opposition feeEUR 320

Official office fees only (schedule as of 2026-10). Official fee schedule. Professional fees of a local firm are extra — compare fixed-fee packages.

How to register a trademark in European Union (EUIPO)

  1. Search for earlier rights in eSearch plus and TMview before filing.
  2. Draft the list of goods and services using Nice classes, ideally with terms from the Harmonised Database via TMclass.
  3. File the application online through the EUIPO e-filing tool, choosing a first language and a second Office language, and pay the fee.
  4. EUIPO examines the application for formalities, classification and absolute grounds for refusal (EUIPO does not refuse ex officio on the basis of earlier marks).
  5. The accepted application is published in the EU Trade Marks Bulletin, opening a three-month opposition period.
  6. If no opposition is filed, or an opposition is rejected, the mark is registered and the registration is published.
  7. Renew the registration every 10 years from the filing date.

Examination, publication and opposition

  • Examination: EUIPO examines formalities, classification and absolute grounds for refusal; relative grounds (conflicts with earlier rights) are examined only if an opposition is filed. No official processing time was verified.
  • Publication: EU Trade Marks Bulletin (published online by EUIPO)
  • Opposition period: 3 months from publication of the application

Protection, renewal and use

  • Term: 10 years from the filing date, renewable.
  • Late renewal: 6 months after expiry, with a surcharge of 25% of the renewal fee (maximum EUR 1,500)
  • Use requirement: a registration can be challenged after 5 years of non-use.
  • Rights system: first to file.

Filing from abroad

  • Local agent: Applicants with no domicile, principal place of business or real and effective establishment in the European Economic Area may file an application themselves, but must be represented by a professional representative for all other proceedings before EUIPO.
  • Power of attorney: Professional representatives generally do not need to file an authorisation; EUIPO may request one in particular cases. Employees representing their employer must file a signed authorisation when requested.
  • Language: The application may be filed in any of the official languages of the EU; the applicant must indicate a second language, which must be one of the five Office languages (English, French, German, Italian or Spanish).

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Madrid Protocol

European Union (EUIPO) is a member of the Madrid System (in force since 2004). You can designate it in an international application filed through your home office, or file a national application directly. A local firm can advise which route is cheaper for your classes and timeline.

Trademark classes

Nice Classification (45 classes); TMclass and the Harmonised Database of pre-accepted terms can be used to draft the list of goods and services. One application can cover several classes. Not sure which classes you need? See all 45 classes or classes by business type.

How European Union (EUIPO) compares

Guides: registering in any country · costs by country · Madrid

Members and coverage

  • One EU trade mark (EUTM) gives unitary protection in all 27 EU member states: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.
  • Because the right is unitary, a successful opposition or invalidity action based on a right in a single member state can block or cancel the whole EUTM; an EUTM application can then be converted into national applications.
  • EUIPO does not refuse applications ex officio because of earlier marks; owners of earlier rights must watch the Bulletin and file oppositions themselves.
  • The EU is a Madrid Protocol member in its own right, so the EU can be designated in an international registration and an EUTM can serve as the basis for an international application.
  • Genuine use is assessed across the EU as a whole; non-use for 5 consecutive years after registration exposes the mark to revocation.

Questions

How much does it cost to register an EU trade mark?
The official EUIPO online filing fee is EUR 850 for one class, EUR 50 for the second class and EUR 150 for each class from the third onwards. Renewal fees are the same amounts.
Which countries does an EU trade mark cover?
An EU trade mark covers all 27 EU member states with a single registration. It does not cover non-EU countries such as the United Kingdom, Switzerland or Norway.
How long is the opposition period for an EU trade mark?
Third parties can oppose an EU trade mark application within 3 months from its publication in the EU Trade Marks Bulletin.
Do I need a representative to file an EU trade mark from outside the EU?
Applicants without a domicile, principal place of business or real and effective establishment in the European Economic Area may file the application themselves, but need a professional representative for other proceedings before EUIPO.
How long does an EU trade mark last?
An EU trade mark is registered for 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed indefinitely for further 10-year periods, with a 6-month grace period after expiry subject to a surcharge.
Is the EU part of the Madrid Protocol?
Yes. The European Union has been a Madrid Protocol member since 1 October 2004, so the EU can be designated in an international registration.