Consultation on trademark registration

Registering a trademark in Poland – legal advice

Trademark registration is an important step in protecting your brand and avoiding legal risks in the future. However, before submitting an application to the Polish Patent Office (UPRP) or the EUIPO, it is worth seeking professional advice. Consultant's lawyers help entrepreneurs understand the requirements, deadlines, procedures and possible risks in order to avoid mistakes and unnecessary costs.

What does legal advice on trademark registration include?

Before deciding to file an application, it is important to understand all legal requirements and restrictions. A lawyer conducts a detailed analysis and explains all the nuances of the procedure.

Key issues discussed during the consultation:

• analysis of the possibility of registering your name, logo or slogan;
• explanation of the difference between word, figurative and combined trademarks;
• review of UPRP and EUIPO legal norms relating to registration;
• assessment of preliminary risks of refusal or conflict with other rights holders.

After the discussion, the client will have a clear understanding of whether to start the registration process and what steps to avoid.

Uniqueness check and database search

Searching for similar or identical marks is the most important step before filing an application. The lawyer explains the verification algorithm and uses professional databases to assess the real chances of successful registration.

During the consultation, the specialist analyses:

• the UPRP (Poland) and EUIPO (EU) databases;
• international WIPO databases;
• active and expired trademarks that may create a conflict;
• the risks of possible objections from competitors.

This analysis allows the client to avoid the cost of filing an application if the mark is already taken or similar to others.

Selection of classes according to the Nice Classification

The selection of the correct classes of goods and services affects the scope of legal protection and future business opportunities. During the consultation, the lawyer explains the nuances of classification.

The following aspects are taken into account when selecting classes:

• your field of activity and potential areas of expansion;
• classes in which your competitors may operate;
• formation of an optimal list of goods and services;
• recommendations for expanding or narrowing the list.

After the consultation, the client will have a clear understanding of which classes will provide the best protection for the brand.

Additional nuances and legal risks

The lawyer also draws attention to current legal and practical issues that may affect the success of the registration.

Key aspects include:

1. what to do if a similar trademark is found;
2. which designations cannot be registered by law (descriptive, geographical, commonly used);
3. rules for using the trademark during the application process;
4. recommendations for filing future applications.

This section helps clients understand all restrictions and avoid mistakes that applicants without legal support often make.