The Office for Trademark Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM) is the European Union’s (EU) official department responsible for the title registration and recordkeeping of industrial property.
Jurisdiction
The Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market is considered to be an establishment of the public, which allows for its independence from financial, legal, operational, and administrative at the hands of any governmental agency. However, the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market is responsible for adhering to the trademark harmonization stipulation set forth by the European Union.
Trademarks Managed by OHIM
Community Designs: The rights of design afforded to those whom have registered the designs, both partial and complete, with the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market.
Community Trademarks: The regulation of trademark registration that establishes guidelines and protects the rights of unified trademarks.
