In line with the Strategic Plan 2025 and its commitment to modernise EUIPO’s digital service, the Office recently made available for all users the following tools:

1) API PLATFORM

Following Decision No EX-22-6 of 1st August, filers can now connect their own IP management systems with the EUIPO one through the API platform. This allows customers to directly register a EUTM from their own systems and aims to make IPR service requests simpler, faster and with a reduced risk of errors.

To find out more about the EUIPO API products and learn how to get started, please read here.

2) NEW EUTM FILING FORM

The EUTM filing form has been updated with new features such as customisation options, a new design, faster goods and services management, and enhanced security.

You can learn about all improvements by watching this dedicated webinar.

Both tools have been tested beforehand by customers and developed taking into consideration the feedback received. By the end of Janaury 2023, the EUIPO aims to completely replace the current 5-Step Form and Advanced Form with the new EUTM filing form. Also, the Office is going to involve users to test a new filing form for designs as well as new products for the API platform for designs, with the plan to launch them next year.

The ECTA EUIPO-Link Committee welcomes the introduction of these new tools which will certainly help in the filing procedure and will avoid formal deficiencies and classification issues.