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Applicants
Applicant Details - This is a mandatory field
Where the applicant is a legal entity (e.g. a company) the full legal name of the company should be entered in the 'name' field. The country in which the company is incorporated may be entered in the 'nationality' field. This field is optional and the information is used only for statistical purposes.
Where the applicant is a legal entity (e.g. a company) the full legal name of the company should be entered in the 'name' field. The country in which the company is incorporated may be entered in the 'nationality' field. This field is optional and the information is used only for statistical purposes.
Full name and address of the person or of the company applying.
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Legal Representative
Legal Representative - This field is mandatory if you are a legal representative acting on behalf of an applicant.
This can be a Trade Mark Agent, a Solicitor, a Barrister or a person qualified to act on behalf of another who is qualified to act before their National Intellectual Property Office within the European Community.
This can be a Trade Mark Agent, a Solicitor, a Barrister or a person qualified to act on behalf of another who is qualified to act before their National Intellectual Property Office within the European Community.
Trade Mark Agent, Legal Representative or other qualified person within the European Community.
Correspondence Address
Correspondence Address - This is a mandatory field.
The provision of a correspondence address in the EEA is a legal requirement provided by Rule 4 of the Trade Marks (Amendment) Rules 2010 amending Rule 10 of the Trade Mark Rules, 1996.
The correspondence address may be that of the applicant's legal representative based within the European Community. The correspondence address is the address to which all correspondence concerning the application will be sent.
The provision of a correspondence address in the EEA is a legal requirement provided by Rule 4 of the Trade Marks (Amendment) Rules 2010 amending Rule 10 of the Trade Mark Rules, 1996.
The correspondence address may be that of the applicant's legal representative based within the European Community. The correspondence address is the address to which all correspondence concerning the application will be sent.
Within the EEA, to which correspondence is to be sent.
Trade mark information
Trade Mark Information - This is a mandatory field.
This may be a word (Word mark) and/or a picture (Figurative mark). If the mark consists of a word(s) in plain type, select 'Word Mark', if the mark consists of word(s) using a particular style or graphical feature or a combination of word(s) and graphical features select 'Figurative Mark'.
A Trade Mark can be something other than a word/picture but must be capable of being represented graphically. You must provide a copy of your Mark. The Office will only accept images in JPEG format limited to 4Mb in size.
This may be a word (Word mark) and/or a picture (Figurative mark). If the mark consists of a word(s) in plain type, select 'Word Mark', if the mark consists of word(s) using a particular style or graphical feature or a combination of word(s) and graphical features select 'Figurative Mark'.
A Trade Mark can be something other than a word/picture but must be capable of being represented graphically. You must provide a copy of your Mark. The Office will only accept images in JPEG format limited to 4Mb in size.
Type of mark
- Word only mark
- Figurative only mark
- Combined Word & Figurative Mark
- 3D Shape mark
- Colour only mark
- Sound mark
- Hologram mark
- Position mark
- Pattern mark
- Motion mark
- Multimedia mark
Word Mark
A word mark may only have a verbal element.
A word mark may only have a verbal element.
Figurative Mark
A figurative only mark consists of a picture, logo, icon or image. It must not include any text.
A figurative only mark consists of a picture, logo, icon or image. It must not include any text.
Combined Word & Figurative Mark
A figurative mark containing word elements combines the use of pictures, graphics or images with words or letters.
A figurative mark containing word elements combines the use of pictures, graphics or images with words or letters.
3D Shape mark
A three-dimensional mark is represented using a three-dimensional shape, such as the actual product or its packaging.
A three-dimensional mark is represented using a three-dimensional shape, such as the actual product or its packaging.
Colour only mark
A colour per se mark is used only to register an actual colour to distinguish products or services.
A colour per se mark is used only to register an actual colour to distinguish products or services.
Sound mark
A sound mark must be represented graphically using, for example, musical notation (score music).
A sound mark must be represented graphically using, for example, musical notation (score music).
3D with words mark
A three-dimensional mark containing words combines the use of a three dimensional shape with words.
A three-dimensional mark containing words combines the use of a three dimensional shape with words.
Hologram mark
This is a new category of trade mark (as and from 1 October 2017). Hologram marks consist of elements with holographic characteristics.
This is a new category of trade mark (as and from 1 October 2017). Hologram marks consist of elements with holographic characteristics.
Position mark
A position mark consists of the specific way in which the mark is placed or affixed to the product.
A position mark consists of the specific way in which the mark is placed or affixed to the product.
Motion mark
A trade mark consisting of, or extends to, a movement or a change in the position of the elements of a mark.
A trade mark consisting of, or extends to, a movement or a change in the position of the elements of a mark.
Multimedia mark
It consists, or extends to, the combination of images and sound.
It consists, or extends to, the combination of images and sound.
Pattern mark
A pattern mark consists exclusively of a set of elements which are repeated regularly.
A pattern mark consists exclusively of a set of elements which are repeated regularly.
Claim to a Right Of Priority (optional)
Claim to a Right of Priority - This field is optional
If you wish to claim the priority of an earlier application for the same mark (and with some or all of the same goods/services) made outside Ireland within the last 6 months you must indicate the priority country, the date of filing of the earlier application and the number allocated to the earlier application.
The Patents Office will accept a PDF of the priority certificate issued by the competent national authority. You can either submit this PDF at the time of application or send at a later stage. Documents in other formats will not be accepted.
If you wish to claim the priority of an earlier application for the same mark (and with some or all of the same goods/services) made outside Ireland within the last 6 months you must indicate the priority country, the date of filing of the earlier application and the number allocated to the earlier application.
The Patents Office will accept a PDF of the priority certificate issued by the competent national authority. You can either submit this PDF at the time of application or send at a later stage. Documents in other formats will not be accepted.
Have you applied for the same trade mark in the last six months? (Priority.)
Goods and services
Goods and Services - This field is mandatory
You must indicate the goods and/or services for which you wish to have your trade mark registered. The Irish Patents Office uses an international classification system called the Nice Classification. This splits all goods and services into 45 separate classes. An application can be made in respect of one or more classes. The application fee to register a trade mark is €70 and includes the first class. For each class over one there is a fee of €70 per class. You can indicate your goods/services by either searching TMClass (Search) or providing your own list of goods/services.
You must indicate the goods and/or services for which you wish to have your trade mark registered. The Irish Patents Office uses an international classification system called the Nice Classification. This splits all goods and services into 45 separate classes. An application can be made in respect of one or more classes. The application fee to register a trade mark is €70 and includes the first class. For each class over one there is a fee of €70 per class. You can indicate your goods/services by either searching TMClass (Search) or providing your own list of goods/services.
What goods and/or services should this trade mark protect?
You should think carefully before deciding on what goods and services you want to protect with your trade mark registration. The classification system for goods and services is designed in a way that it helps you decide on the correct protection for your trade mark(s), simplifying the registration process, while at the same time giving the consumer the choice they need.
Search predetermined acceptable terms (Recommended) I want to provide my list
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- Valid: "Term validated correctly"
- Not validated: "A trade mark examiner will ask you to correct classification."
- Please check suggestions. Similar validated terms and alternative classifications are offered: "An Examiner will check your classification manually. If reclassification is required, registration will be delayed. "
- Validation not possible: "An Examiner will check your classification manually. If reclassification is required, registration will be delayed. "
Declaration
Declaration - This field is mandatory
An applicant for the registration of a trade mark must make a declaration that the trade mark is being used by the applicant or with the consent of the applicant, in relation to all of the goods or services specified, or that there is a bona fide intention that it will be so used. You must "sign" the electronic application form before final submission by indicating the applicant full name, and if the applicant is a company, state the position within the company of the person signing.
An applicant for the registration of a trade mark must make a declaration that the trade mark is being used by the applicant or with the consent of the applicant, in relation to all of the goods or services specified, or that there is a bona fide intention that it will be so used. You must "sign" the electronic application form before final submission by indicating the applicant full name, and if the applicant is a company, state the position within the company of the person signing.
I hereby declare that the Trade Mark to which this application relates is being used by, or with the consent of, the Applicant named herein in relation to the goods and/or services mentioned above or that the Applicant has a bona fide intention that it will be so used.
Entering your name below constitutes a signature and confirms that you have checked the details and wish to submit this application form.
