1-6-1 The EUTM registration procedure

The formalities of the EUTM application are checked, together with the classification of goods and services.

The sign itself is examined on absolute grounds to see if it should be accepted or refused as a trade mark.

Provided the formalities have been cleared, and the sign is acceptable as a trade mark, the lists of goods and services will be translated into all official EU languages.

An EU search report citing similar or identical EUTMs will be sent to the applicant upon request (free of charge). The applicant may also request national search reports from some of the EU Member States (subject to a search fee).

After the first publication, owners of prior rights have three months in which to oppose the EUTM application.

If there is no opposition, the registered EUTM will be published and a certificate of registration will be issued.