Trade mark glossary
Trademark Glossary
There are numerous technical terms in trademark law. We explain these in our Trademark Glossary.
| Term | Main definition |
|---|---|
| Office | There are various Offices worldwide with competence for the examination and administration of trademarks. |
| Office for Harmonization | OHIM is responsible for managing the European Union Trade Mark and the registered Community design. In 1994, the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM) was established to uniformly manage intellectual property rights across the EU. OHIM allows you to secure rights to trademarks and designs with protection throughout the European Union. |
| Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM) | Since March 23, 2016, the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM) has been renamed European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). |
| Official fees | The Trademark Office will start examining the application only after payment of the official fees. |
| OHIM | see Harmonization Office OHIM has been renamed EUIPO on March 23, 2016. |
| Opposition | Owners of earlier rights (e.g., trademarks or company signs) may file an opposition against trademark applications with a younger filing date to have these trademarks cancelled or refused. |
| Owner research | see Research |
For additional information see our FAQ or our Trademark Glossary.
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