Andorra (AD)
Legal basis is the Trademark Act of May 11th, 1995. The international classification of goods and services consisting of 45 classes has been adopted. Trademark protection is obtained by registration.
Registrable as a trademark are all distinctive and graphically representable signs. Also registrable is the three-dimensional shape of a good and the pantone of a colour. Not registrable are sound marks nor smell marks.
The following trademark types are registrable: trade marks, service marks and collective marks.
The application is filed at the Trademark Office (OMPA).
Applications can only be filed electronically.
Multiple-class applications are possible.
Foreign applicants need a local agent.
A non-legalised power of attorney is sufficient.
All applicants need a domestic registration.
The application process includes a formal examination, an examination of distinctiveness and a search for prior trademarks.
The examination includes distinctiveness and prior trademarks.
Afterwards, a certificate is issued and the registration is published electronically.
Every 3 months, the OMPA publishes the “Gaseta” (CD-ROM).
There are no provisions for filing opposition against a trademark registration. All problems between trademarks must be solved amicably at the Court.
A trademark registration is valid for 10 years from the date of application.
The registration is renewable for periods of 10 years.
The trademark must be used actually, not insignificantly, in Andorra. If the trademark has not been used for a continuous period of 5 years, it may be subject to cancellation, but only on the request of a third evidencing a legitimate interest.
The official fee is EUR 156.20 for word marks, EUR 180.30 for device marks (black/white) and EUR 196.00 for coloured device marks. The fees are valid for trademarks in up to three classes. For four and more classes there is an additional official fee of EUR 24.10 for each class.
| Search type |
First class |
Add. class |
| Word Mark Search (availability) |
210,00 € |
70,00 € |
| Word Mark Search (identical) |
190,00 € |
50,00 € |
| Extended Search (word mark, company name, domain) |
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| Device Mark Search (availability) |
330,00 € |
130,00 € |
| Trademark Owner Search |
210,00 € |
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| Company Name Search |
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| Domain Name Search (extended) |
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| i-Search (word mark availability + legal opinion) |
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The Prices above are S.M.D. Markeur Search Fees