Reduced fees for trademark registration in the EU

29 April 2009

The European Commission has decided to cut costs of registering trademarks in the EU. As of 1 May 2009, the registration fee for a Community trademark (CTM) will be abolished and the registration process simplified when filing a CTM with OHIM (the main authority responsible for granting EU-wide trademark rights).

The abolition of the fee means that it will become cheaper and easier for companies operating across EU markets to protect their trademarks. With effect from 1 May 2009, the total official fees for filing a CTM will almost be halved, as the price for an online application will reduce from the current €1,600 to €900.

Both the EU Commission and the OHIM believe that the reduction in fees will benefit many small businesses in Europe which find the costs of protecting their trademarks too high.

If you have any questions regarding Community trademarks, feel free to contact us.