European Union · European Union Intellectual Property Office
EUIPO trademark check for the European Union
One EU trademark covers all member states — which also means one conflict can block you across the whole bloc. Preemp screens your names against EUIPO records before you commit.
What Preemp screens
European Union trade marks (EUTMs) registered or pending at the EUIPO, matched on identical and closely similar wordmarks.
Typical timeline
A straightforward EUTM registration takes around 4–6 months. Opposition from an existing rights holder is the most common delay.
Checked alongside
Domain availability, social handles, pronunciation, and cultural safety in 10+ languages — in the same report.
How to check a name against EUIPO
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Add your shortlist
Bring names or generate them from your brief.
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Run a deep check
Preemp screens EUIPO records alongside other major registries in one pass.
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Compare across markets
See where a name is clear in the EU but risky elsewhere, so you can choose with full context.
Common mistakes founders make
- Registering nationally in one member state and assuming EU-wide protection.
- Overlooking that a name can be clean legally but awkward or offensive in another EU language.
- Skipping the class check — EU conflicts are also assessed by goods and services.
- Waiting until after launch, when opposition costs multiply.
Preemp's screening is a research tool, not legal advice. Official records live at European Union Intellectual Property Office. Have a qualified attorney clear your finalist before filing.
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Trademark risk, domains, social handles, pronunciation, and cultural safety — for every candidate name, in one report.
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