Guide for EUIPO Patent Application Process

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Overview of EUIPO

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO, formerly OHIM) is the EU trademark and design office. Located in Alicante, Spain. EU designs and EU trade marks officially registered by the Office are valid in 27 countries of the EU. The Bureau is established under EU law and is an EU institution with legalRead more

Overview of EUIPO

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO, formerly OHIM) is the EU trademark and design office. Located in Alicante, Spain. EU designs and EU trade marks officially registered by the Office are valid in 27 countries of the EU. The Bureau is established under EU law and is an EU institution with legal personality.

EUIPO Intellectual Property Legal System

  • " EUTM Regulation"
  • EU Trademark Law Implementing Regulations
  • Directive on the Laws of the Member States
  • "EC Design Regulations"
  • "European Community Design Implementation Regulations"
  • "European Community Design Fee Regulations"
  • The Legal Protection of Designs Directive
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Filing Language
German
italian
French
English
spanish

申请流程 Application Process Flow

Name of Patent Office

European Union Intellectual Property Office

English: European Union Intellectual Property Office, abbreviation: EUIPO

Website: EUIPO - Home (europa.eu)

Patent Search: EUIPO - eSearch (europa.eu)

Filing Language: English

Necessary documents:

  1. Pictures/Photos of Design (6-sided views)
  2. A Brief Description

Attachments (if any):

  1. Power of Attorney
  2. Scanned Copy of Certified Priority Document / DAS
  3. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of Priority
  4. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer

25 years

6 months from the earliest priority date

EUIPO conducts only formality examination for design applications. The applicant can file the application in any official language of the European Union. In addition to the language used to file the application, the second language must also be indicated, i.e. English/French/German/Italian/Spanish. Once the language selection is submitted then cannot be modified. If the requirements are met, the design applicatio will be granted in about 10 days. If the design meets the following conditions, the design application will be granted within 2 days at the earliest.

  • Use fixed-format electronic forms;
  • Indicate the design classification;
  • DAS;
  • No related to novelty grace period;
  • Indicate ID number of the applicant and client;
  • Payment via EUIPO account debit or credit card.

EUIPO may offer a 12-month notice grace period to allow designers to verify the likelihood of commercial success before proceeding with registration.

  • Grant Fee: The applicant shall pay the granted fee when paying the filing fee.
  • Annuity: The 1st renewal must be paid within the validity period of 5 years, and the annual fee can be paid within a grace period of 6 months after expiration. A 25% penalty will be paid at the same time. 

10 days

Yes

Yes.

发明专利、实用新型及外观设计进入国家申请流程
套餐价格（官费和服务费） / Package fee

Currency Unit: RMB

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Appearance Design Paris Convention

European Union Intellectual Property Office Appearance Design Patent Paris Convention Application fee

Basic Services: 10920.00
Explanation of Package Fee:
  • Basic Package Fee: Contains the standard cost of the necessary stage for a patent application from new-filing to be granted.
  • Value Service: In addition to the above, the package fee also contains the service for analysis and comments concerning the office action provided by lawyer.
  • Expert service: In addition to the above, the package fee also contains the service for analysis, comments and amendments concerning the office action provided by lawyer.
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