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The Risks of Not Registering a Trademark
Sweden Trademark Registration
Protect Your Brand in Sweden Through a Simple Process Backed by Certified Local Attorneys
Simple steps to register your trademark
In Sweden, there are two ways to protect your trademark: register a European Union Trademark, which covers all 27 member states, or register directly with the Swedish Patent and Registration Office.
STEP 1
Comprehensive Trademark Study
Before filing your trademark in Sweden, 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 Sweden 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
What types of trademarks are not eligible for registration?
The following types of trademarks cannot be registered:
- Trademarks that violate moral standards or public policy
- Words or terms with a generic meaning
- Trademarks that include unauthorized use of names, symbols, or flags of countries, regions, or international organizations
- Trademarks that do not have distinctiveness
Who is eligible to challenge my trademark registration?
Anyone has the right to dispute the registration.
What rights do you gain by registering a trademark?
Yes. Registering your trademark gives you these rights:
- The right to request the cancellation of later conflicting applications
- The right to request the seizure of counterfeit imported goods
If I register my trademark in Sweden, will it be protected in other countries?
No, registering your trademark in Sweden only protects it within Sweden's borders.
What is the typical duration for trademark registration approval?
Typically, it takes about 5 months to get a trademark registered, as long as there are no objections or challenges.
What are the steps involved in the trademark application process in Sweden after filing?
In Sweden, the trademark application process involves three main phases:
Is it necessary to use my trademark before applying for registration?
No, you don't need to use your trademark before applying for registration.
Do I need to sign a Power of Attorney form?
You don't need a power of attorney unless you want to switch your attorney or need to reply to an official request.
Does owning a registered trademark in Sweden give me any legal rights?
Yes, having a registered trademark in Sweden gives you rights. You must register your trademark to secure these rights, as Sweden follows a first-to-file rule. However, you can also gain rights through significant and long-term use of the trademark.
What actions must I take to meet the usage requirement for a registered mark?
You need to use the trademark within 5 years of its registration date. It must be used in Sweden and for business-related activities.
How long is a trademark valid once it has been registered in Sweden?
In Sweden, once a trademark is registered, it remains valid for an initial period of 10 years.
What is the duration of the opposition period?
The opposition period begins on the day the registration is approved and lasts for three months from that date.
Can you claim the filing date from your home country when applying for a patent in Sweden?
Yes, you can use the filing date from your home country as the filing date in Sweden if these conditions are met:
- The filing date in your home country was within the last 6 months before you applied in Sweden.
- Your home country is part of the Paris Convention.
- Your home country is a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
- The international registration can be established in Sweden.
Can a registration be revoked?
Yes, you can cancel a registered mark if:
- It goes against moral or public policy standards
- It includes a geographical indication
- There are proprietary rights issues
- It infringes on copyright
- It is functional, descriptive, misleading, disparaging, deceptive, or generic
- It violates the rights of well-known marks
- It uses protected flags, emblems, or armorial bearings without proper authorization
- It conflicts with registered designs, trade names, or personal names
- It was registered by the proprietor’s representative or agent
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