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Guide
Whether you are an individual or a representative of a legal entity, you can file your patent yourself or call on a professional agent to help you through the process.
Any natural person or representative of a legal entity may file a trademark application with the Office, either directly or through a representative. The applicant will then be the owner of the trademark.
Natural persons
The following in particular are considered to be natural persons: private individuals, the self-employed, tradespeople or shopkeepers operating a sole proprietorship, etc.
Legal entities
The following in particular are considered to be legal entities: civil or commercial companies, associations, foundations, the State, the Town Hall, etc.
NOTE: for a company in the process of being formed that does not yet officially exist, the registration must be made in the name of an individual, possibly the founder, who will transfer the trademark to the company once it has been duly created, so that it in turn becomes the owner.
Agents
Applicants may appoint an agent, i.e. a person to represent them. The representative, who may be an industrial property professional (list attached), must attach to the application for registration a special or general statutory power of attorney authorising him to act in the name and on behalf of the applicant.