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Denmark Trademark Registration
Protect Your Brand in Denmark Through a Simple Process Backed by Certified Local Attorneys
Simple steps to register your trademark
In Denmark, there are two ways to protect your trademark: register a European Union Trademark, which covers all 27 member states, or register directly with the Danish Patent and Trademark Office.
STEP 1
Comprehensive Trademark Study
Before filing your trademark in Denmark, you must evaluate any issues that may arise during the registration process. Our Comprehensive Trademark Study not only lists similar trademarks (graphic and phonetic) that may conflict with yours but also provides you with an Attorney's opinion on the trademark registration possibilities and the class(es) that your goods/services belong to.
- Graphic and phonetic similarity trademark search report
- Trademark attorney's analysis and advice
- Trademark class recommendation
STEP 2
Trademark Application Filing
Specialized attorneys will file your trademark application in Denmark and carry out all the necessary formalities to bring your application for approval and registration. As soon as your trademark is filed, we will send you a filing report that will include the application number and application date. Also, we will send you a scanned copy of the filed application.
- Process Handled by Experienced Trademark Attorneys
- Filing the Report & a Scanned Copy of the application
- Tracking the Registration Process Online
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Commonly Asked Questions About Trademark Registration
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to provide a signed Power of Attorney?
You need to provide a scanned copy of the Power of Attorney.
If I register my trademark in Denmark, will it be protected in other regions?
Registering your trademark in Denmark provides protection in Denmark, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands.
What are the steps involved in the trademark application process in Denmark after it has been submitted?
The application process follows these steps: examination, publication, and registration.
What types of marks cannot be registered?
In this area, the following types of marks cannot be registered:
- Marks that violate moral standards or public order
- Common words or terms with a broad meaning
- Marks without distinctiveness
- Marks that are primarily surnames
- Marks that are primarily geographic names
- Marks using flags, symbols, or names of international organizations, countries, regions, or nations
Do I need to use my trademark before applying for registration?
No, you don't need to use or plan to use the trademark before registering it in this jurisdiction.
Who is allowed to challenge my trademark registration?
Any person or entity with a vested interest can contest your trademark registration.
How long is a trademark valid once it has been registered?
The trademark is valid for 10 years from the registration date.
What rights do you gain by having a registered trademark?
Yes. If you have a registered trademark in Denmark, you gain the following rights:
- Exclusive rights to use the trademark
- Ability to oppose later conflicting trademark applications
- Option to request cancellation of later conflicting applications
- Right to sue for infringement and claim damages from those who copy the trademark
- Right to permit or license others to use the trademark
What is the typical duration for trademark registration approval?
The typical time it takes to get a trademark registration approved is about 5 months, as long as there are no objections or challenges.
Can you claim priority for a patent application in Denmark?
Yes, you can use the filing date from your home country as the filing date in Denmark if these conditions are satisfied:
- Your home country is part of the Paris Convention or the World Trade Organization.
- You filed in your home country within the last 6 months before applying in Denmark.
What is the duration of the opposition period?
The opposition period begins on the day the registration is announced in the Danish Trademarks Gazette and lasts for two months from that date.
What actions are necessary to fulfill the usage requirement for a registered mark?
You need to use the registered trademark within 5 years after the opposition period ends. Only a minimal amount of use is necessary, as long as it is genuine. The use must take place in Denmark, the Faroe Islands, or Greenland.
Does having a registered trademark in Denmark provide any legal rights?
In Denmark, the first-to-use rule is in effect. This means you don't need to register your trademark to have ownership rights.
Can a registration be canceled?
Yes, you can cancel a registered mark for several reasons:
- The mark is descriptive, functional, not distinctive, misleading, or generic.
- It violates rights under Article 8, Article 6septies, Article 6ter, and Article 6bis of the Paris Convention.
- It infringes on rights in a personal name or a registered design.
- The mark includes a geographical indication.
- It contains a protected badge or emblem.
- The mark was registered with bad intentions.
- It is prohibited by Danish law.
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