Types of Trademark Registration in Cyprus
Cyprus provides comprehensive ways to register your trademark and to get the protection as per your requirements. Thus, you can choose to protect the marks either locally, nationally, or internationally.
Local Trademark Registration
This gives your firm local rights to protect your trademark against any type of infringement. It is managed by the Intellectual Property Section of the Department of Registrar of Companies and Intellectual Property (DRCOR). This registration also provides protection against parallel blocking if anyone illegally attempts to sell your brand's products within Cyprus.
European Union Trademark (EUTM) Registration
Aside from using the local route, you can also register your trademark across the European Union via a single application with the EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office). This application makes your trademark valid in all the 27 nations in the EU.
Registering an international trademark (the Madrid system)
You must have a basic local trademark registration to apply for an international trademark under the Madrid system. Your local Cyprus registration serves as a launchpad for protecting your brand in over 125 countries. Thus, instead of registering multiple times across different countries, you use the Cyprus Intellectual Property Section to register for multiple countries at once.
How Can BSW Help With Trademark Registration in Cyprus?
BSW’s trademark registration services also include:
IP Infringement Protection
You can protect your trademark against unauthorized use locally or internationally, depending on the type of registration.
Legal battles over intellectual property can be time-consuming and expensive. BSW’s consultants can help you register your trademark in Cyprus and handle litigation against any infringement.
A trademark is renewed every 10 years as per the Cyprus Trademark Law. BSW’s consultants remind you and ensure the trademark is renewed on time, in accordance with the latest amendments (if any).
