Additional Services in Iceland
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Trademark Registration
Register your trademark to establish and secure your business identity.
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Renew your trademark to maintain uninterrupted protection for your brand.
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Attorneys
Applications are handled by experienced local Trademark Attorneys to ensure that all legal requirements are met.
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Tracking
You can use our admin panel to track and review the current status of any service you have requested.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of trademarks cannot be registered in Iceland?
Marks that go against Iceland's moral standards or threaten public order cannot be registered. You also can't register terms with common or broad meanings. Names, symbols, or flags of countries, nations, or international organizations are not allowed for registration. Marks that lack distinctiveness or primarily represent a geographical location are also …
Is Iceland part of the Madrid Protocol?
Yes, Iceland is a member of the Madrid Protocol.
Is the "Nice Classification" system used in Iceland?
Yes, Iceland uses the Nice Classification system. You only need to submit one application for trademarks that include multiple classes of goods or services.
What are the advantages of using a trademark in Iceland before filing for registration?
Yes, using a trademark before filing can be beneficial in several ways:
- Demonstrate the unique qualities of the mark
- Counter challenges to your trademark application claiming it lacks distinctiveness
- Secure rights by proving you used the mark before filing
What types of trademarks can be registered in Iceland?
If you can visually represent a sign and it gives your product or service a unique feature, you can register it as a trademark. The types of marks that can be registered include:
- Words
- Slogans
- Names
- Colors
- Sounds
- Smells
- 3D Shapes
- Devices
- Trade dress
- Collective marks
- Holograms
What is the website for the national trademark office in Iceland?
Visit the trademark national office website by following this link: https://www.els.is/
Can I legally use my trademark in Iceland if it hasn't been registered yet?
Yes, you can legally use your trademark to sell goods or services even if it hasn't been registered yet.
What are the reasons for opposing a trademark application in Iceland?
A trademark application can be challenged if:
- It infringes on existing proprietary rights,
- The mark is merely descriptive, lacks distinctiveness, is deceptive, misleading, disparaging, or likely to cause confusion,
- It violates copyright laws,
- It is too similar to an already registered trademark,
- It incorporates a protected emblem or insignia,
- It …
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