Written by Tomas Orsula
Senior Trademark Attorney
Not in any meaningful way. Each IP office assesses applications on their own merits under local rules. Having a trademark in one country does not simplify the examination process in another, and the examiner in a new jurisdiction has no obligation to follow the reasoning of a foreign office.
The practical benefit of an existing registration is limited to Paris Convention priority (available within six months of the original filing date) and potential use as supporting evidence in acquired distinctiveness arguments in specific cases.
Is it better to register trademarks in more countries at once or could this be done in a staged way?
In which countries should I register the trademark to sell globally?
Should I get a trademark when my business expands to a new country?
Do I need to get a trademark in China if I export my products from there?
If I register a trademark in the US, can I still sell my products in the UK with the US trademark?
Does the cost of trademark registration vary between countries?
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