Brändimärkide

Brändimärkide is a term used in Estonian law to describe trademarks. A trademark is a distinctive sign or indicator used by an individual, business organization, or other legal entity to identify that the products or services to consumers with which the trademark appears originate from a unique source, and to distinguish its products or services from those of other entities. In Estonian law, trademarks are protected under the Trademark Act, which is based on the EU Trademark Directive.

The registration of a trademark in Estonia is voluntary, but it offers several advantages, such as the exclusive right to use the trademark in relation to the goods and services specified in the registration, the right to prevent third parties from using identical or similar signs, and the possibility to license the trademark to others. Trademarks can be registered for words, names, logos, shapes, colors, sounds, and other distinctive features.

To be registrable, a trademark must be distinctive, not generic, and not deceptive. The registration process involves a search to ensure that the trademark is not already registered or protected by another intellectual property right. Once registered, a trademark is valid for ten years and can be renewed indefinitely.

Brändimärkide is an important aspect of intellectual property law in Estonia, as it helps to protect the investments made by businesses in their brands, and it provides consumers with a reliable way to identify the source of goods and services. The Estonian Patent Office is responsible for the registration and maintenance of trademarks in Estonia.