What is Overseas Trademark Registration?
What are Overseas Trademark Registration Systems?
All trademark registration processes are valid in the countries where they are registered, and a trademark registered in our country is protected only in Turkey. In order for trademarks to be protected in a different country abroad, registration processes must be carried out in those countries as well. However, it should be known that there is no registration system valid for the entire world. The necessary services and information for registration processes and other areas are provided by a trademark attorney. Overseas trademark registration systems generally include; European Community Trademark (CTM), Madrid Protocol (registration via WIPO), Arab League Trademark Registration (GCC), Eurasian Regional Trademark Registration, African Intellectual Property Organization trademark registration (OAPI). Other necessary information and services are provided by an expert and experienced trademark attorney. For detailed information What Do Community Trademark Registration Systems Mean?
Today, community trademark registration processes and systems cover a total of 25 European Union countries. It should be known that a single trademark registration process is valid in all of these countries and generally ensures that trademarks are protected in 25 countries. To benefit from these registration systems, it is done through OHIM, the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market, located in Alicante, Spain, and the trademark registration application must be made through this office. In our country, trademark attorneys and law firms provide the necessary services and information to individuals in this regard.
