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Q: Registering a trademark at EUIPO, which are pros and cons of choosing terms from Harmonised Database (HDB)?

In your experience, which are pros and cons of choosing terms from Harmonised Database (HDB) instead of going for a custom definition? Suppose my trademark covers organization of workshops about craftmanship and suppose I cannot find a single term for representing such a service but, instead, I find the following distinct terms:

Arranging, conducting and organisation of workshops for training purposes

Training in the field of craftmanship

What's the final result on my trademark? Will it cover those services as "merged together" or individually?

Do you think it's better to describe, instead, the service with a single definition like "Arranging, conducting and organisation of workshops for training purposes in the field of craftmanship"?

Thanks a lot!

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1 Lawyer Answer
Benton R Patterson III
Benton R Patterson III
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  • Intellectual Property Lawyer
  • Dallas, TX

A: An attorney would need to know more about your business to answer this question. Generally speaking, you should make the description as accurate as possible of the services you provide. The harmonized database can be helpful, but if its not accurate, its better to use a custom description. If you think you do need a custom description, I would consult a trademark attorney.

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