Depending on the countries in which you operate, we can advise you on the best protection for your brand and possibilities to let the protection grow incrementally alongside your business. We provide customized protection, also internationally.
Trademark protection can be applied for separately in each country. It is, however, attractive to use the possibility to obtain protection by using one application for multiple countries. This can yield significant cost savings. For example, a registration in the EU and / or an international registration. We advise on the best approach for your brand.
An EU registration provides protection in all 28 countries of the European Union through one single application. This option is financially attractive and the procedure is relatively quick. Please contact us to find out if this is a good option for your brand.
One application provides protection in multiple countries. A basic registration in the Benelux or the EU is required. Next, a selection can be made from the countries that are members of the international registration. This is how you can apply for protection in the United States, Australia, and Japan. An additional advantage is that countries can be added later, so the protection keeps up with the growth of your brand.
African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI)
Albania
Algeria
Antigua and Barbuda
Armenia
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Belarus
Benelux
Bhutan
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Bulgaria
Cambodia
China
Colombia
Croatia
Cuba
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Denmark
Egypt
Estonia
European Union
Finland
France
Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
India
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kyrgyzstan
Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Latvia
Lesotho
Liberia Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Madagascar
Mexico
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Namibia
New Zealand
Norway
Oman
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Republic of Korea
Republic of Moldova
Romania
Russian Federation
Rwanda
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Serbia
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sudan
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Syrian Arab Republic
Tajikistan
The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States of America
Uzbekistan
Viet Nam
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Eric is partner in Bakker & Verkuijl. He is a specialist in brand protection for more than 30 years and has extensive experience in EU and international procedures. Eric is a BMM Certified Trademark Attorney.
Astrid is founder and co-owner of Bakker & Verkuijl. She is a specialist in brand and design protection for more than 25 years and a BMM Certified Trademark Attorney.
In addition to trademark and design protection Adri also focuses on domain names. Adri is co-owner of Bakker & Verkuijl and a BMM Certified Trademark Attorney.
