Trademark Registration in France
Overview of Trademark Protection in France
Protecting your brand in France is essential for maintaining its identity and value. With strong legal protections in place, France ensures that your trademark stays yours, preventing unauthorized use and boosting your business’s reputation. Whether you’re a local entrepreneur or a global brand, securing your trademark in France is a smart step toward long-term success.
Aspect
Details
Official Trademark Office
The Intellectual Property Code.
Relevant Law
The French IPO
Countries Covered
French trademarks give protection in Corsica and in the following French overseas departments: French Guyana (GF), Guadeloupe (GP), Martinique (MQ), Mayotte (YT) and Réunion (RE). It also provides protection in the French overseas collectivities: New Caledonia (NC), Saint-Barthelemy (BL) and the French part of Saint-Martin (MF), St. Pierre and Miquelon (PM), Wallis and Futuna (WF) as well as the French Southern and Antarctic Lands (TF). National French trademark registrations do not extend to French Polynesia (FP).
Registration Period
10 years (renewable)
Renewal Requirement
Every 10 years
Trademark Examination
Formal examination + Substantive examination based on absolute grounds.
UIBM does not examine prior conflicting marks—third parties must actively oppose the application.
Opposition Period
2 months after publication
Use Requirement
Must be used within 5 years of registration to maintain validity
Average Registration Time
6-8 months
Unique Aspects
– France is a member of the International MADRID Trademark System (WIPO) and the European Union
– Single class/multiple class
Fixed registration prices. No surprises.
We simplifying legal hurdles—transparency and fair pricing always come first.
The National Registration fee, starts at:
Basis fee France
EUR 995
Additional class
EUR 695
Trademark registration prices are per trademark and always include the local official authority fee and Trademarkhost services like…
- Identical check
- trademark assessment
- Risk analysis
- Strategy advice
- Classification analysis and specification
- Filling of Applications up to and including registration
- Certificate of registration
- First advice refusal and/or opposition
VAT: For EU members all prices are exclusive of VAT.
Aprox. Prices: These are indicative, non-binding, starting prices and the final cost may vary depending on your specific situation, including the number of classes, and any changes to official fees set by the relevant government authority.
International Registration system: If you are considering using the Madrid International Trademark System, please note that costs per country are typically lower compared to filing directly through national procedures. We’re happy to check whether this option is suitable for your specific case — just get in touch with us for a tailored quote.
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