Trademarks are all signs capable of distinguishing the goods (products) or services from a company.
Step 1:
Create a distinctive name for your product or service
- no generic name (POST OFFICE) for a post office
- no descriptive name (BIOMILD) for yogurt
- a strong brand has distinctive capacity (COCA-COLA for soft drinks)
Step 2:
Check the availability of your name in:
- the company register
- the domain name register
- the trademark register
Step 3:
Register your name and/or logo as a trademark
- after registration the trademark is valid for 10 years
- the trademark registration can be renewed every 10 years after payment of the renewal fee.
A registered trademarks strengthens your business!
