It is in the trademark owner’s best interest to remain reachable.  If incorrect address details  are listed in the trademark register, correspondence regarding important matters such as trademark renewals or

A design is a product with a new appearance and its own distinctive character (the overall impression must differ from existing products).  A design can have either a two-dimensional (e.g.,

Yes,  objects with a decorative function (including decorative items such as earrings, bracelets, etc.) may qualify for design registration. The appearance of the jewelry must be new and possess some

Een slogan kan een  merk zijn maar deze mag niet te lang of te ingewikkeld zijn anders is deze niet in staat om te onderscheiden. Als de slagzin een gewone

A design must be new. Therefore, it is best to apply for protection before the new design is presented for the first time. However, the product/design must be fully finalized.

A slogan can be protected in several ways. A slogan can (sometimes) be registered as a trademark. Additionally, it is possible to register a slogan in the Slogan Register. If

To obtain protection for a design, it is necessary to register the design in a register (either the Benelux register or the European design register). The authorities do not assess