Introduction

Welcome to website of professional European Trademark Attorney firm DANĚK & PARTNERS, with extensive practice in all IP matters, residing in the city of Prague, geographical and cultural heart of Europe and the capital of Czech Republic.

You might already know that EU trade marks are signs used in trade to identify products and their territorial extent covers all EU member states, including those who become members in the future.

An EU trade mark may consist of any signs, in particular words, including personal names, or designs, letters, numerals, colours, the shape of goods or of the packaging of goods, or sounds, provided that such signs are capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one undertaking from those of other undertakings; and being represented on the Register of European Union trade marks.

Persons who can be proprietors of EU trade marks: Any natural or legal person, including authorities established under public law, may be the proprietor of an EU trade mark.

Our company has extensive practice in the scope of entire IP law for almost 20 years and our team members are working in this area for more than 24 years. We represent clients before IP offices and Courts in trademark matters,  patents infringements, unfair competition, and our services cover it all from preparation of filing strategy, registration of IP rights until litigation, licensing, etc. Our client’s are individuals, small companies, universities, specialized research centers, well-known and successful international corporations and even EU bodies and institutions. Due to our policy and legislation, we are obliged to keep the data of our clients in secret. We do not provide publicly references on our clients, as many do, but in case of your interest they can be obtained from public registers.

Please see our offer below and do not hesitate to ask us via email or phone, if you have any questions.

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Taking over of the representation
of existing EU Trademark(s) and EU TM applications
250 EUR
∼
Single flat fee for registration of EU based representative for your existing EU trademark portfolio, including legal advice and status report
(unlimited number of files)

What do I get by choosing this service?

The registration of representation may cover all you EU trademarks (and EU designs), or can be directed separately to individual files only.

This formal step will save your time and money. Of course, this offer is not limited to UK companies only. If you wish us to be your professional representatives, we will be always pleased to help you with protecting your IP portfolio, irrespective of whether you are an individual or large corporation. Our internal company processes are set to suit your needs.

By choosing the representative, we shall provide you with report on current legal status of your EU trademark(s) and recommendation of furthers steps, including 1 hour of consulations over email or phone, which is helpful especially when your trademark is under examination by EUIPO or there are any adversarial proceedings initiated by third parties, such as oppositions or cancellation proceedings.

Safe and transparent.

No hidden costs! Any costs that might arise are always subject to your prior approval. We do not charge for reporting TM status or any office actions. It is a simple formal step and we are able to process it online with the EUIPO. Therefore, we can do it for you under this fair price. You can check the status of your files yourself by looking into EUIPO database accessible online.

How does it work and what do I need to do?

It is recommended that you fill in the Power of Attorney form, which you can download from this site. All important information are included therein. Signed copy shall be provided to the representative, preferably in original copy.

The professional representative is obliged to keep all the secrets to protect the client and shall not undertake any steps that are not formally requested by the client. EUIPO does not require POA form to be presented, but we believe that transparency is basis for any good relationship between an attorney and his client.

Once the Office (European Intellectual Property Office – EUIPO) registers the representative under corresponding EU trademark(s) (or designs), all communication from the Office goes to the professional representative, who becomes responsible and is obliged to inform the client accordingly, so you do not loose your rights.

To request the registration of the representative for your trademark(s), please fill in the form below and send us your simply signed Power of Attorney (download the form here).

RECOMMENDATION: We highly recommend to file official request for a file inspection under following fee:

Fee for the inspection of the files (Article 114(6) EUTMR):           € 30

Start here to inform us of your file(s):

    Extent of representation (should all trademarks and/or designs be covered by new representation?)
    CompletePartial
    Filing of new EU TM application(s)
    under competitive price


    from 300 EUR

    ∼
    Service fee for filing single EU trademark application

    Example 1

    Minimum costs

    The most cost efficient solution you can get

    • we assume that you are well informed about trademark filing, but you wish to be represented and secured by professional assistance;
    • we receive from you list of goods and services or you describe what is your business that shall be covered by the trademark;
    • we do not undertake similarity search, we briefly search only for identical trademarks in order to avoid evident conflict;
    • service cover only filing fees and taking over of representation; it does not cover especially fees for services needed during examination of trademark application (opposition proceedings, providing proof of distinctiveness of the trademark, etc.), but you are always informed in advance of any costs – we do not charge for work that is not ordered by client (no unwanted reports, etc.);
    • 1 hour of consultations over email or phone included free of charge;
    • additional work is based on very competitive rate 180 EUR per hour of attorney work;
    • you are fully represented by professional European Trademark Attorney;
    • you may always withdraw the representation if you wish to do so.

    Service fee:
    from 300 EUR

    + official fees 850 EUR for single trademark filed into 1 class
    (may change depending on your specific order and number of classes)

    Total fees:
    from 1150 EUR

    NOTE: official fees might be subject of change in time, you always receive our calculation before the work is processed.
    Please check following link if you wish to calculate official fees on your own:

    EUIPO website

      

    Example 2

    Extended Assistance

    Flat fee for preparation and filing of trademark application

    • you seek for complete professional assistance and you wish to be guided to create your own TM filing strategy;
    • we create list of goods and services tailored to your needs according to your business that shall be covered by the trademark;
    • we undertake basic similarity search to avoid evident conflicts (note: full TM search must be ordered separately);
    • service cover only filing fees and taking over of representation; it does not cover especially fees for services needed during examination of trademark application (opposition proceedings, providing proof of distinctiveness of the trademark, etc.), but you are always informed in advance of any costs – we do not charge for work that is not ordered by client (no unwanted reports, etc.);
    • 2 hours of consultations over email or phone or personal meeting included free of charge;
    • additional work is based on very competitive rate 180 EUR per hour of attorney work;
    • you are fully represented by professional European Trademark Attorney;
    • you may always withdraw the representation if you wish to do so.

    Service fee:
    from     800 EUR

    + official fees 850 EUR for single trademark filed into 1 class
    (may change depending on your specific order and number of classes)

    Total fees:
    from 1650 EUR

    NOTE: official fees might be subject of change in time, you always receive our calculation before the work is processed.
    Please check following link if you wish to calculate official fees on your own:

    EUIPO website

    IMPORTANT NOTICE: Given substantial official fees involved, we send our clients pro-forma invoice to cover the filing fees in advance. It is important that the client checks all information provided prior to filing of the order. If the fees are not paid by the client within specified period via bank, we shall assume that the client has changed his mind and does not wish to proceed with filing of the trademark application.
    Place your demand to file new EU TM here:

      Type of service:
      Minimum costsExtended assistance

      Type of trademark
      (for other types than those listed below, please contact the representative directly):
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      -Enter EUIPO Trademark Register here-