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We are looking to trademark our company in the EU. Is there a process of trademarking to cover all countries or do we need to do it separately?

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A single EU trademark application filed with the EUIPO covers all 27 member states. There is no need to file separately in each country for EU-wide protection.

The process follows the same stages as any trademark registration: examination by the EUIPO, publication for a three-month opposition period, and registration if no successful opposition is raised. Once registered, the EU trademark provides uniform protection across all member states.

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