OCTOBER 2007
Why OHIM should not cut its fees
The reduction of fees for European trade mark registrations may seem attractive at first glance, but in the long term will be bad for businesses. A sharp reduction in rates will lead to a Europe-wide flood of trade mark registrations, which will make it almost impossible to find a name that is still 'free' in the future. It will also lead to many costly legal conflicts.
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