If it is not in the catalogue, we register it
We choose the classes that cover your activity, draft the application and see the file through to grant. Before the Spanish, EU or WIPO offices.
What exactly gets registered
A trademark is not just a name: it is a sign tied to specific goods or services, within a territory and for a set term. Two companies can hold the same registered name without any conflict if they operate in sectors that do not overlap.
That is why what most determines the value of a registration is not filling in the form but deciding what to ask for. The Nice classes you choose set the real scope of your protection: too narrow and someone can use your name in an adjacent sector; too broad and you overpay while exposing the mark to revocation for non-use after five years.
The application must also clear the office examination and the opposition period, during which any earlier rights holder can try to stop it. A well-framed file from the outset avoids most of those setbacks.
Where to register
Spain
Before the Spanish office (OEPM). The most economical option and the one that makes sense if your activity is concentrated in Spain.
European Union
Before the EUIPO. A single file protecting all 27 member states. It pays off from three countries onwards, with one caveat: an opposition in any of them affects the whole application.
International
Before WIPO, under the Madrid System. It starts from a base mark and lets you designate countries one by one, adding new territories later.
How we work
Tell us what you do
The name you want and what your business does. From that we propose the classes that genuinely cover your activity.
We check it is viable
We search for earlier rights that could clash with your sign. If the risk is high, we tell you before you spend on fees.
We file the application
We draft the list of goods and services and file the application. From that day you have priority over later filings.
We follow the file
We monitor the examination and opposition period, respond to office actions and, if anyone opposes, we take on the defence.
Before registering, check the catalogue
An already registered trademark offers something a new application cannot: seniority. The priority date is that of the original registration, not of the purchase, and that carries weight against third parties. If our catalogue holds a mark in your class that fits, buying it often beats starting from scratch.
Frequently asked questions
What does registering a trademark cost?
There are two separate items. Our fees for a Spanish trademark are €350 for the first class and €100 for each additional class, covering the class analysis, drafting of the list of goods and services, filing and follow-up of the file through to grant. Fees for European Union and international trademarks vary with scope; write to us and we will send a fixed quote. On top of that come the official fees, charged directly by each office and dependent on the territory and number of classes.
How long does it take from filing to grant?
We file the application within 24 hours of your approval, and from that moment you already have priority over any later filing. What follows are the office's own timescales: in Spain the application is published after 3 to 4 months, a 2-month opposition period opens, and if nobody opposes, the grant arrives 4 to 5 months later. That is roughly 9 to 11 months in total. An opposition extends it.
Can I register any name?
No. Signs that are generic or merely descriptive of the product are refused — you cannot register "Bread" for a bakery — as are deceptive signs, those contrary to public policy, and those identical or similar to earlier marks in related classes. That is why a prior feasibility search is worth doing.
Which classes do I need?
The ones that cover your actual activity, no more and no less. Registering too broadly raises the cost and exposes the mark to revocation for non-use after five years. Registering too narrowly leaves the door open for someone else to use your name in an adjacent sector. It is the decision worth most thought, and where we add most value.
Should I file in Spain, the EU, or internationally?
It depends where you sell today and where you intend to sell. A Spanish mark is the cheapest and covers Spain. An EU trademark covers all twenty-seven member states for less than filing in three countries separately, but an opposition in any one of them can bring down the whole application. An international registration works by designating countries and starts from a base mark.
What about the domain?
Best settled before filing, not after. A granted trademark is little use if the .com is taken by someone else. We can check availability and register it in parallel, or look through our catalogue for one that fits.
Tell us what you want to register
With the name and a line about your business we can tell you which classes you need and what it will cost.