Register your brand as a trademark – in Poland, the European Union, or worldwide. We guide you through the entire process: from assessing registrability, through filing with the relevant office, to monitoring and enforcement against infringers.
A trademark is the cornerstone of brand protection – it gives you the exclusive right to use a name, logo, or slogan in connection with specific goods or services. We support clients at every stage: from the first idea for a brand, all the way to defending it against unfair competition.
We check whether your brand is available and whether it conflicts with previously registered marks – before you invest in filing.
We prepare and file applications at UPRP (Poland), EUIPO (EU), and WIPO (international). We handle the proceedings until a certificate of protection is obtained.
We track new filings of marks similar to yours and respond with an opposition before a competitor obtains registration.
We draft trademark licence agreements and assignment contracts – protecting the interests of both parties.
We send cease-and-desist letters, conduct negotiations, and represent clients before courts and patent offices in trademark infringement matters.
We protect your brand beyond Europe – through international registration at WIPO or directly at national offices worldwide, in cooperation with our partner firms abroad.
A trademark can be any sign that distinguishes the goods or services of one business from another and can be clearly represented in a register. In practice, the most common types are word marks (a name alone – e.g. “PATENTBOX”), figurative marks (a logo or symbol), and combined word-figurative marks (name plus graphics). But the possibilities go further – you can also register a colour, a packaging shape, a sound, and even a hologram. See more examples on our page about types of trademarks.
A trademark is always protected in relation to specific goods and services, classified under the Nice Classification. The number of classes affects the filing cost, which is why correctly drafting the list of goods and services is one of the first and most important steps in the registration process.
Important: Once an application has been filed, you cannot add new goods, services, or change the mark’s graphics. If you need to broaden the scope of protection or refresh your logo, a new application is required. That is why it is worth planning your trademark protection strategy carefully from the outset.
Trademark registration with PATENTBOX follows a clear, step-by-step process:
Together, we determine which goods and services the mark should cover and select the appropriate Nice Classification classes.
At your request, we search the UPRP, EUIPO, and WIPO databases to check whether an identical or similar mark has already been registered. Learn more about the trademark search.
We prepare the full set of documents and file the application with UPRP, EUIPO, or WIPO. From this moment, your mark has a priority date.
We monitor the status of your application, respond to any objections raised by the office, and defend the mark against third-party oppositions (replying to office actions and trademark defence is an additional cost).
After a positive decision, you receive a certificate of protection. From this point on, you may use the ® symbol alongside your mark.
The choice of office depends on the markets you operate in. Below is a comparison of the two most popular routes:
| Feature | UPRP (Poland) | EUIPO (European Union) |
|---|---|---|
| Geographic scope | Poland only | All 27 EU member states |
| Timeline | Approx. 5-6 months | Approx. 5-6 months |
| Official fee (1 class) | From PLN 890 | From EUR 850 |
| Protection period | 10 years (renewable) | 10 years (renewable) |
| Certificate format | Paper | Electronic |
| Best for | Businesses operating solely in Poland | Companies with an EU-wide presence or expansion plans |
If you need protection beyond the European Union, we also offer international registration at WIPO (one application – many countries) as well as direct filings at national offices around the world, in cooperation with our partner firms abroad.
Obtaining a protection right is just the beginning. To effectively protect your brand, three things matter:
The office does not notify you when someone files a mark similar to yours – you need to spot it yourself (or have your attorney do it). Trademark monitoring allows early detection of threats and timely filing of an opposition.
Trademark infringement occurs when someone uses a sign identical or confusingly similar to yours, in connection with the same or similar goods and services. In such a situation, we can send a cease-and-desist letter and, if that is not enough, pursue the case in court. Trademark protection also covers claims for damages and removal of counterfeit goods from the market.
Trademark protection lasts 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed for further 10-year periods – theoretically indefinitely. We keep track of deadlines and remind you to pay renewal fees so you never lose protection.
Brand protection is not just a legal right – it is a strategy. If you need a comprehensive approach to intellectual property (trademarks, designs, patents), take advantage of our IP advisory service. If someone is copying your solutions but you don’t have a registered mark, we can help on the basis of unfair competition law.
Tell us about your trademark and the markets you operate in – we’ll prepare a free initial quote for registration.
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