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Poland Trademark Registration

Protect Your Brand in Poland Through a Simple Process Backed by Certified Local Attorneys

Simple steps to register your trademark

In Poland, there are two ways to protect your trademark: register a European Union Trademark, which covers all 27 member states, or register directly with the Polish Patent Office.

STEP 1

Comprehensive Trademark Study

Before filing your trademark in Poland, 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
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STEP 2

Trademark Application Filing

Specialized attorneys will file your trademark application in Poland 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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STEP 3

Trademark Registration Certificate

Once your trademark application is approved, our attorneys complete all the formalities necessary to obtain the registration certificate in Poland. After the certificate is issued, it is forwarded to your address along with a registration report specifying the registration number, registration date, and any special consideration that should be taken into account in Poland.

  • Process Handled by Experienced Trademark Attorneys
  • Delivery of Registration Certificate & Report
  • Monitoring & Notification of Important Dates
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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to sign a Power of Attorney form?

Yes, you must sign a power of attorney to finish the application process.

What is the typical duration for trademark registration approval?

The typical time it takes to get a trademark registered is about 18 months, as long as there are no objections or challenges.

Who is eligible to challenge my trademark registration?

The registration of a trademark can be contested by:

  • Anyone with a legitimate interest or grievance
  • Holders of a previously registered trademark
  • Exclusive license holders

What is the duration of the opposition period?

The opposition period begins on the day the application is published and lasts for three months from that date.

Can you claim the filing date from your home country as the filing date in Poland?

Yes, you can use the filing date from your home country as the filing date in Poland if:

  • Your home country is part of the Paris Convention
  • The filing date in your home country is within 6 months before the application date in Poland

How long is a registered trademark valid for once it has been approved?

Your trademark will remain valid for 10 years starting from the application date.

Do I need to use my trademark before applying for registration?

No, you don't need to use your trademark or have plans to use it before applying for registration.

Does registering a trademark in Poland grant me any legal rights?

To gain rights to a trademark in Poland, owners must register it. Poland follows the "first to file" principle.

If I register my trademark in Poland, will it be protected in other countries?

No, registering your trademark in Poland only protects it within Poland's borders.

What are the steps involved in the trademark application process in Poland after filing?

The application process involves the following steps:

  • Examination – After submitting the application to the trademark office, it will be reviewed for formality, deceptiveness, classification, descriptiveness, and distinctiveness.
  • Publication – The application details will be made available online and in print for public viewing. This allows third parties to oppose the application. Published details include the mark, goods/services, application number and date, applicant's name and address, priority claim, and class number.
  • Registration – After completing the prosecution process, overcoming any oppositions, and ensuring no other refusal grounds exist, the authorities will issue the registration.

    • What actions are necessary to fulfill the usage requirement?

    To meet the use requirement, the mark must be used consistently for five years. While the law doesn't specify how much it needs to be used, it must be used within Poland.

    Can a registration be canceled?

    Yes, you can cancel a registered mark for the following reasons:

    • It conflicts with an earlier registration or proprietary rights.
    • The mark is descriptive, misleading, disparaging, deceptive, functional, or generic.
    • It conflicts with a registered design or a personal name.
    • The mark goes against public policy and moral principles.
    • It conflicts with trade names.
    • It conflicts with well-known marks.
    • It conflicts with protected emblems, flags, and armorial bearings.
    • The mark is registered in an agent’s name.
    • It has a geographical indication.
    • There is a copyright infringement.
    • Section VIII.A. Use Requirements are not met (contact us for more details).
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    What rights do you gain by registering a trademark?

    Yes. Registering your trademark grants you the following rights:

    • Exclusive rights to use and profit from the trademark
    • Ability to oppose later conflicting trademark applications
    • Ability to seek cancellation of later conflicting trademark registrations
    • Right to sue others for trademark infringement
    • Right to seek compensation from others for trademark infringement
    • Right to license or permit others to use the trademark
    • Right to request seizure of counterfeit goods being imported

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