Where is your trademark protected? Trademark protection is territorial: a German (DPMA) registration protects only in Germany, an EU trademark (EUIPO/EUTM) across the entire EU, and a TÜRKPATENT registration only in Turkey. For businesses active in both markets, the typical strategy is an EUTM plus a Turkish registration.
Multiple countries with one filing? Yes — an international registration under the Madrid Protocol lets you claim protection in your chosen countries (including Turkey and the EU) with a single file. It saves cost and administration; keep in mind the five-year dependency on the base application ("central attack").
Why is class selection critical? Wrong or incomplete choices in the Nice Classification can render your protection practically worthless. Selling only software today does not mean you won't offer training or consulting in three years — scope should follow the business plan.
A similarity search before filing reveals likely oppositions early. If an opposition comes, deadlines are short; proof of use, coexistence agreements or limiting the specification are assessed case by case.
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