Trade mark application DACH – Germany, Austria, Switzerland
At a fixed price from € 689 net
Would you like to register your trade mark for Germany, Austria and Switzerland? Then we can help you. The only requirement is that you live in Germany or have your registered office in Germany.
We already have experience from over 10,000 successful trade mark applications and can help you to successfully protect your trade mark. Experience has shown that the Germany – Austria – Switzerland package is particularly popular for trade mark applications because it simply protects your trade mark for German-speaking countries. Of course, we can also put together a customised trade mark application package for you.
The procedure: Technically speaking, you first register the German trade mark as a basic trade mark. In the second step, the German trade mark is then protected for the other countries, in this case Switzerland and Austria, via international trade mark protection.
Protect your trade mark in DACH now
Protect your trade mark in Germany, Austria and Switzerland easily online now. Fill in the trade mark application form – it will take no longer than five minutes. BREUER LEHMANN will get back to you shortly.
✔ We have already successfully registered over 10,000 trade marks.
✔ We work efficiently and effectively to ensure that your desired trade mark is registered.
✔ If your desired trade mark is not registrable, we will show you the alternatives.
✔ Our specialist lawyers will advise you personally.
✔ We register your trade mark electronically, saving you time and money.
Frequently asked questions
How can I effectively protect my brand in the DACH region?
There are various ways to protect a trade mark in the region of Germany, Austria and Switzerland (D-A-CH):
- You register a national trade mark in each of the three countries. However, this usually requires that you have a branch or residence in all three countries or that you appoint a representative in each country.
- You apply for a European Union trade mark and, in a second step, a Swiss trade mark. The EU trade mark also covers all other countries of the European Union.
- A German trade mark is applied for as a basic trade mark. In the second step, an Austrian and a Swiss trade mark are registered based on the German trade mark by way of international registration.
If you only need trade mark protection in German-speaking countries, i.e. only in the D-A-CH region, we recommend the procedure described in step 3 via international registration. This is tailored to your needs, cost-effective and easy to manage as it can be administered centrally. It can also be extended to other countries at a later date. The only requirement is that the trade mark owner is domiciled in Germany (branch or residence).
Can’t I also register my trade mark directly in Switzerland or Austria?
You can already do that. As a German law firm, we cannot do this directly as a representative. On the other hand, you need a place of residence or a branch office in the countries concerned. If you do not have this, you are dependent on representatives based there. This is usually more expensive and also more complicated in terms of administration, as you then have a separate contact person for each country.
I already have a German brand. Do I still have to book the whole package?
If you already have a German basic trade mark, you do not have to book our package for trade mark registration in the D-A-CH region. In this case, we would then check whether your German basic trade mark is still effective and whether it still reflects your actual use. If the German trade mark still comprehensively protects your project, you can of course use this trade mark as the base trade mark and then only add the Austrian and Swiss trade marks. Simply get in touch with us. It is best to send us an e-mail with your details and your previous trade mark application so that we can check the best possible way for you to obtain trade mark protection.
I already have a European trade mark. Does the trade mark application package for the D-A-CH region fit?
In this case, we will also check whether your registered trade mark still reflects reality and adequately protects your project. For reasons of a trade mark strategy, it may nevertheless make sense to additionally register a German trade mark and then the Austrian and Swiss trade marks based on this. Simply get in touch with us so that we can determine the best route for you.
How long does it take to protect my trade mark in Germany, Austria and Switzerland?
Our examination takes 3-5 working days. After your approval, the trade mark application is then filed with the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA). As part of an accelerated examination, the trade mark will be registered there in approx. 4-6 weeks. We can then proceed with the further registration of your trade mark in Austria and Switzerland. It is important that this does not take place later than six months after the German trade mark application. In this case, we can transfer the so-called priority of the German basic application to the Austrian and Swiss trade mark. This means that you could take action against third parties who have applied for an Austrian or Swiss trade mark in the period between the application for your German trade mark and the application for the more extensive Swiss or Austrian trade mark. Registration for Austria and Switzerland then takes a further 6-9 months (depending on how fast the trade mark office is).
What if the trade mark is free in Germany but not in Austria or Switzerland?
Then you need to consider whether you should either switch to a different name or only protect your trade mark in Germany, for example. In either case, we will provide you with a guide to help you determine what makes the most sense for you. Sometimes minor changes to the trade mark are enough to avoid the risk of conflict. Sometimes you should consider a completely new name. We can guide you through the process.
Can you also enforce my trade mark rights in Germany, Austria and Switzerland?
In Germany, we can enforce your trade mark rights without restriction. In Austria and Switzerland, we have to judge this according to the respective facts of the case. In case of doubt, we may have to call in local colleagues. We have an appropriate network of competent partners for this purpose.
How long will my trade mark be protected in Germany, especially in Austria and Switzerland?
The trade marks in Germany, Austria and Switzerland are each protected for 10 years. After that, trade mark protection can theoretically be extended indefinitely for a further 10 years.
I have more questions, can I just give you a call?
Simply call us during normal office hours Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. We will be happy to help you. If your enquiry requires in-depth research on our part and may incur costs, we will let you know in advance. However, if you simply give us a call, this is free of charge and without obligation. We look forward to hearing from you.