NOTICE
A trademark is important and you need to protect it. You have put energy into it and invested time in it. Then it would be annoying if it turns out that a competitor or other company can use your trademark or name. You can prevent this by registering your name or trademark. Marcam helps in all facets.
YOUR TRADEMARK PROTECTION SPECIALIST: OUR SERVICES
TRADEMARK PROTECTION
A lot has been invested in your trade name, product or service or your logo. In short, the value of all your entrepreneurial activities depends on your brand. This makes it extra important to protect it properly and to ensure that others cannot benefit from your good name.
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TRADEMARK REGISTRATION
Trademark registration is the best approach to protect your trademark against infringement by third parties who want to use your carefully constructed name and image. Trademark law is a specialism. So leave it to the specialists at Marcam!
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BRAND NAME SEARCH
Are you unsure whether that good sounding name or slogan is not already being used somewhere? Are you sure that there is not already a product on the market that is almost the same? Avoid a lot of problems and costs in advance by doing a brand name search.
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TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT
It is not inconceivable that a party infringes on your trademark or product. You are successful with your brand name, your trade name has become more and more well-known and suddenly another party, possibly a direct competitor, appears to be piggybacking on your fame. All your marketing and sales efforts are then abused.
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BRAND MONITORING
Those who are entrepreneurs focus on the day-to-day business. Production, logistics, marketing and sales. But do you also keep an eye on your unique and valuable brand? Marcam takes care of that.
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RENEW BRAND
A Benelux registration is valid for ten years. That seems like a long time, but it is important to extend in time. Especially if your brand name has built up a rock-solid position in the market during that period. But do you put that timely extension in your agenda?
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BRAND DEVELOPMENT
Let’s say you want to enter the market with a new brand. Or you see opportunities for a second brand with its own look. How are you going to go about that? Registering the trademark is of course important, but of course you also want to give your trademark an image, appearance. Marcam can also advise you there.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What can I register as a trademark?
You can register both a word mark and a figurative mark. But a colour or colour combination, a shape, a sound, pattern, brand position or hologram can also be registered as a trademark.
What requirements must a trademark meet?
The trademark must be sufficiently distinctive and not too descriptive.
When is a trademark refused?
A trademark is refused if it is too descriptive, lacks distinctive character, is misleading or is contrary to public order and morality.
When do I ™ use and when do I ® use ?
™ stands for "trademark". It means that your trademark name is not (yet) registered in the trademark register but has been registered. After final registration, the ™ can be replaced by ® .
In which countries do I need to register my trademark?
It is wise to register the trademark in the countries where you want to use it. In fact, there are three options: you register your trademark in the Benelux (BOIP), in Europe (EUIPO, 27 EC member states) or per country individually (WIPO). Please note that it may be more advantageous to register EUIPO instead of individual registrations in, for example, Spain, Germany, France and Italy.
Trademark registration office in Enschede
As a trademark registration agency in Enschede, we have already been able to advise many entrepreneurs on trademark law. We operate nationally, but have also helped many local partners from Hengelo, Oldenzaal, Enschede, Borne, Haaksbergen and Denekamp with their legal issues.
FREE BRAND SCAN
Are you sure that your carefully constructed name or trademark is well protected? Are you convinced that no one can use your domain name? Don't lose any sleep over it any longer and let Marcam's specialists do a brand scan. That's better for your sleep and your business!
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FREE CONSULTATION
Whether it concerns trademark law, i-Depot, Domain Name Law or one of our other Legal services. We are happy to advise you and of course without obligation. Therefore, schedule a telephone consultation with one of our advisors now.
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CASES & BLOG
TOMTOM WINS CASE AGAINST KMBO
TOMTOM WINS CASE AGAINST KMBO Trademark infringement. Bottom case. Trade name law. The preliminary relief judge had ordered MKBO to cease and desist from infringing TomTom's trademark and trade name rights. MKBO had violated Article 1 of an agreement and TomTom had...
SPA LOSES TO KRUIDVAT
SPA LOSES TO KRUIDVAT Kruidvat is a chain of drugstores in the Netherlands and Belgium, among others. Spa Monopole produces Belgian mineral water known as 'Spa' and markets this water under different names in combination with Spa. Kruidvat markets care products under...
PLEIN WINS ONLY SLIGHTLY
PLEIN WINS ONLY SLIGHTLY Plein is a fashion designer and also the brand owner of various brands that he applies to his clothing. RSR operates a clothing store in Rotterdam, and allegedly infringes Plein's trademark rights by selling counterfeit clothing. However, RSR...