Who can register a trademark ?

Any natural person or representative of a legal entity can file an application to register a trademark with the Office, either directly or via an agent. The applicant will be the holder of the trademark.

 

Natural persons

Natural persons are individuals, skilled workers, artisans or tradespersons working on a self-employed basis.

 

Legal entities

Legal entities are considered to include trading and non-trading companies, associations, foundations, the State, City Hall, etc.

NOTE: in the case of companies in the process of incorporation and which do not yet officially exist, the application must be filed in the name of a natural person (who may be the founder of the company), who will transfer the trademark to the company once it has been officially created. The company will then become the new holder of the trademark.

 

Agents

Any applicant may be represented by an agent, if they so wish. The agent, who may be a professional specialising in industrial property (see list attached), must attach a power of attorney to the application, authorising them to act on the applicant’s behalf.

 

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