As the owner of a trademark and a trade name, you have the responsibility to use your trademark properly.

If it is not used for five years after it is publicly granted, or if it ceases to be used for the same period after it has been used, the courts have the power to declare its revocation as a result of a lawsuit filed by third parties.

In addition, it is important to renew your registration to ensure continued protection.

The trademark is a distinctive sign that identifies products or services of a company in the market and is registered at the Oficina Española de Patentes y Marcas (OEPM).

The trade name is the name under which a company operates and carries out its commercial activities.

The corporate name, on the other hand, refers to the legal name of an entity or company and, as with the trade name, is registered in the Mercantile Registry.

Although they may share similarities, each has its own purpose and is used in different legal and commercial contexts.

An opposition is a legal process in which a third party can object to the registration of a trademark.

It occurs when someone considers that the trademark being applied for is similar to or confusingly similar to their own previously registered trademark.

The trademark owner has the opportunity to respond and argue its position before the opposition.

The cost of registering a trademark can vary depending on whether you include a logo or register only the name.

Generally, trademark offices charge additional fees for the protection of graphic elements such as logos.

Yes, having your company name does not guarantee protection of your trademark.

It is important to register your trademark separately to ensure that it is legally protected and to avoid conflicts or infringements with similar trademarks of third parties.