
1. Service Overview
When your company undergoes a name change, merger, acquisition, or address update, it is essential to record these changes with the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (OEPM). Spain requires timely and accurate trademark record updates to ensure valid ownership and maintain effective legal protection. Our service ensures that all your changes are properly filed and accepted by OEPM.
2. Why Updating Your Trademark Details in Spain is Essential
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✅ Legal Enforcement: Accurate owner information is required to enforce your rights before Spanish courts and authorities.
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✅ Official Communications: OEPM sends all notices to the address on record, including opposition, renewal, and procedural communications.
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✅ Assignment & Licensing: Proper records are mandatory for registering trademark licenses or assignments in Spain.
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✅ Due Diligence: Updated records ensure smooth transactions for mergers, sales, and investment involving Spanish IP assets.
3. The Spain Trademark Change Process
The Spain Trademark Change Process
Spain’s recordal system requires accurate documentation and timely submission to OEPM.
Change Request & Document Collection
You provide the trademark number and supporting documents for the required change.
Document Preparation
We prepare OEPM-compliant documentation and translations if needed.
OEPM Filing
We submit the official change recordal request to OEPM and provide the filing receipt.
OEPM Examination
OEPM reviews the request.
Register Update
Upon approval, OEPM updates the official register and issues an official certificate.
4. Fee Structure for Spain Trademark Change
| Project | Cost (USD) | Details & Notes |
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Each registration number |
339 | Name change and address change are counted as two separate items. |
Official Source: OEPM – Spanish Patent and Trademark Office
5. What We Need From You
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Trademark registration number(s)
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Proof of change (e.g., business registration certificate, name change certificate)
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Signed Power of Attorney
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Details of the changes to be recorded
Keep Your Spain Trademark Records Updated
Ensure your trademark rights remain fully enforceable with accurate registration details in Spain.