Industrial Design Hague Agreement â European Union (EUIPO) ðŠðš
EUIPO Alicante (EUTM) + EPO Munich (patent) · EUTM unitary effect across 27 EU states · Madrid + EUIPO designation · Vienna Classification
European Union (EUIPO) operates on a first-to-file basis â recommend filing the Industrial Design Hague Agreement before market entry to block trademark squatting and infringement.
Partner IP-attorney network in 30+ countries â US, EU, CN, JP, KR, UK, SG, AU, IN, VN, ID, UAE â handling local prosecution, opposition, and enforcement.
European Union (EUIPO) IP system: EUTM unitary effect across 27 EU states · Madrid + EUIPO designation · Vienna Classification â Brexit excludes UK · EUIPO opposition window 3 months · GI mutual recognition with Thailand.
IP Office: EUIPO Alicante (EUTM) + EPO Munich (patent) · Document language: English / official EU languages.
End-to-end: prepare Industrial Design Hague Agreement â English / official EU languages translation â MFA Apostille â EUIPO Alicante (EUTM) + EPO Munich (patent).
First-action allowance: 87-91%.
Coverage
How it works
- 1
Map destination IP system
Plan against EUTM unitary effect across 27 EU states · Madrid + EUIPO designation · Vienna Classification.
- 2
Prepare Industrial Design Hague Agreement
90-365 working days at 28,500-78,500 āļāļēāļ + WIPO fee CHF 397+.
- 3
English / official EU languages translation
IP-specialist translator + Nice/Locarno classification glossary.
- 4
MFA legalisation
Chaeng Wattana â 2-3 working days.
- 5
Apostille
MFA Apostille route.
- 6
File at EUIPO Alicante (EUTM) + EPO Munich (patent)
Local-agent appointment + prosecution tracking + opposition-window monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
What IP system does European Union (EUIPO) operate?
EUTM unitary effect across 27 EU states · Madrid + EUIPO designation · Vienna Classification
Does European Union (EUIPO) accept Thai Apostille?
Yes â MFA Apostille suffices (Thailand Apostille effective Jan 2025).
Destination IP office?
EUIPO Alicante (EUTM) + EPO Munich (patent)
Translation language?
English / official EU languages, by an IP translator familiar with Nice/Locarno classifications.
Market-specific caution?
Brexit excludes UK · EUIPO opposition window 3 months · GI mutual recognition with Thailand.
Estimated total cost?
28,500-78,500 āļāļēāļ + WIPO fee CHF 397+ + translation THB 1,200-3,500/page + MFA THB 400 + free Apostille + office + local-agent fees.
Timeline?
Thai-side document prep 14-30 days + destination 6-36 months (depending on IP type and office).