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Lithuania Trademark Registration
Protect Your Brand in Lithuania Through a Simple Process Backed by Certified Local Attorneys
Simple steps to register your trademark
In Lithuania, there are two ways to protect your trademark: register a European Union Trademark, which covers all 27 member states, or register directly with the State Patent Bureau.
STEP 1
Comprehensive Trademark Study
Before filing your trademark in Lithuania, 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 Lithuania 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
Learn answers to some of the most commonly asked questions on trademark registrations to improve your trademark knowledge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to use my trademark before applying for registration?
No, you don't need to use the trademark before you apply for registration.
Who is eligible to challenge my trademark registration?
The following parties can challenge the registration:
- Parties with a vested interest
- License holders
- Owners of a previously registered trademark
Can a registration be canceled?
Yes, you can cancel a registration for the following reasons:
- Failure to meet the requirements outlined in Section VIII.A.
- Acting in bad faith
- Concerns related to morality or public order
- Issues with geographical indications
- The mark has become generic
- Infringement of personal name rights
- Conflicts with registered design rights
- Conflicts with trade name rights
- The mark was registered by a representative without authorization
- Use of protected armorial bearings, emblems, or flags
- Conflicts with a well-known mark
- Violation of copyright
- The mark is functional, descriptive, lacks distinctiveness, or is misleading, deceptive, or disparaging
What actions are necessary to meet the usage requirement for a trademark?
For a national registration, you need to use the trademark within 5 years from when the registration certificate was issued. For an international registration, the trademark must be used within 5 years from when the protection was granted.
What is the typical duration for trademark registration approval?
Typically, it takes about 16 months to get a trademark registered, as long as there are no objections or oppositions.
What are the steps involved in the trademark application process in Lithuania after filing?
The trademark application process in Lithuania includes the following steps:
- Formal requirements
- Clarity
- Classification
- Descriptiveness
- Deceptiveness
- Distinctiveness
- Trademark
- Applicant's name, address, country of incorporation, and citizenship
- Application number and filing date
- Representation
- Priority claim
How long is my trademark valid once it has been registered?
Your registered trademark will be valid for 10 years from the application date.
If I have a registered trademark in Lithuania, do I gain any legal rights?
To obtain rights, you must register your trademark.
What is the duration of the opposition period?
The opposition period begins on the publication date and lasts for three months from that date.
If I register my trademark in Lithuania, will it be protected in other countries?
No, registering your trademark in Lithuania only provides protection within Lithuania itself.
Do I have to sign a Power of Attorney?
Yes, you must sign a power of attorney to finish the application process.
Can you claim priority for a patent application in Lithuania?
Yes, you can claim priority in Lithuania. To do so, the following conditions must be met:
- Your home country must be a member of the Paris Convention.
- The filing date in your home country must be within 6 months of the filing date in Lithuania.
- Your home country must be a member of the WTO (World Trade Organization).
- International registration can originate from Lithuania.
What rights do you gain by registering a trademark?
Once a trademark is registered, the following rights are granted:
- The exclusive right to use the trademark
- The ability to oppose applications that conflict with the trademark
- The ability to cancel registrations that conflict with the trademark
- The right to take legal action against others who infringe on the trademark
- The right to seek compensation from those who infringe on the trademark
- The right to request the seizure of counterfeit imported goods
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