European Union Intellectual Property Office

Overview of EUIPO

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO, formerly OHIM) is the EU trademark and design office. Located in Alicante, Spain. EU designs and EU trade marks officially registered by the Office are valid in 27 countries of the EU. The Bureau is established under EU law and is an EU institution with legal personality.

EUIPO Intellectual Property Legal System

• " EUTM Regulation"
• EU Trademark Law Implementing Regulations
• Directive on the Laws of the Member States
• "EC Design Regulations"
• "European Community Design Implementation Regulations"
• "European Community Design Fee Regulations"
• The Legal Protection of Designs Directive