Trademark Registration in Spain

Trademark registration is a legal process that protects brand names, logos, and distinctive signs in Spain, granting exclusive rights.

Where can a trademark be registered?

Trademark Registration in Spain (OEPM)

Trademark registration in Spain is carried out through the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (OEPM) and provides protection within Spanish territory.

Trademark Registration in the European Union (EUIPO)

Registration with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) allows you to obtain a European Union Trademark, valid in all EU Member States.

International Trademark Registration (Madrid System)

The Madrid System, administered by WIPO, enables trademark protection in multiple countries through a single international application.

Requirements for trademark registration

• Applicants not domiciled in the European Economic Area (EEA) must act through an Intellectual Property Agent.
• A prior national trademark registration is not mandatory.
• A simple power of attorney, not notarized, is sufficient.

Requirements for .es domains

• Residence or commercial presence in Spain.
• Spanish tax identification number (NIF).

Territorial scope of trademark protection

Trademarks registered in Spain are protected in:

• Mainland Spain
• Balearic Islands
• Canary Islands
• Ceuta and Melilla

Spain is a member of the Madrid Agreement, the Madrid Protocol, and the European Union, facilitating international trademark protection.

Trademark registration process

• Formal examination
• Substantive examination
• Official publication
• Opposition period

Publication and opposition

Trademark applications are published in the Official Industrial Property Bulletin (BOPI). The opposition period is 60 days from the publication date.

Estimated timeframes

The average registration timeframe is 8 to 12 months, depending on the jurisdiction and type of application.

Duration and renewal of trademark registration

• Trademark registration is valid for 10 years from the filing date.
• It can be renewed indefinitely for successive 10-year periods.

Trademark registration methods

National trademark registration

Recommended when protection is required in a single country, either in Spain or in Latin American jurisdictions.

European Union Trademark (EUTM)

Provides trademark protection across all European Union Member States through a single registration valid for 10 years.

International Trademark Registration – Madrid System

If there is an existing application or registration in a Madrid System member country, trademark protection can be extended to other countries via one international filing.

International registration fees

International trademark fees are calculated based on the countries designated in the WIPO application.

Trademark nullity and cancellation

Non-use of the trademark

A trademark may be subject to cancellation if:

• It has not been used within five years following registration.
• It has not been used for a continuous period of five years.

International trademark registration services

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• Trademark Registration in Mexico
• Trademark Registration in the United States
• Trademark Registration in Argentina
• Trademark Registration in Peru

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