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Is use in commerce required with EU trademarks?

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Not before registration. The EUIPO does not require evidence of commercial use at the filing or registration stage. An EU trademark can be filed before the brand has launched in the EU market.

After registration, genuine use in the EU within five years is required to maintain the registration. A trademark that remains unused for a continuous five-year period can be cancelled by a third party on non-use grounds.

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