Luxembourg
Trademark Registration in Luxembourg - Protect Your Brand Nationwide
Trademark registration in Luxembourg operates through a unique dual system reflecting the Grand Duchy’s membership of both the European Union and the Benelux Economic Union. The two principal routes to trademark protection in Luxembourg are : (1) a Benelux trade mark registered with the Benelux Office for Intellectual Property (BOIP — Benelux Bureau voor de Intellectuele Eigendom / Bureau Benelux de la Propriété Intellectuelle), which automatically covers the entire Benelux territory — Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg — with a single filing; and (2) an EU Trade Mark (EUTM) registered with EUIPO, which covers all 27 EU Member States, including Luxembourg. There is no standalone Luxembourg-only national trademark registration system — trademark protection in Luxembourg is obtained exclusively through the Benelux or EUTM routes.
Introduction
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a small, landlocked constitutional monarchy in Western Europe, bordered by Belgium to the west and north, Germany to the east, and France to the south. Luxembourg City, the capital, is one of the three official capitals of the European Union and the seat of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), the European Court of Auditors, and the Secretariat of the European Parliament. Despite its small size — 2,586 square kilometres and a population of approximately 680,000 — Luxembourg has the world’s highest GDP per capita and is one of Europe’s most important financial centres, hosting the headquarters of numerous EU institutions, international banks, investment funds (Luxembourg is the world’s second-largest investment fund centre after the United States), insurance companies, private equity firms, and multinational holding structures. Luxembourg’s economy is dominated by financial services, but also includes significant activity in steel and manufacturing, ICT and digital services, logistics, and a growing space technology and satellite sector. As a founding EU member state, a Eurozone member since 1999, and a founding member of the Benelux union, Luxembourg’s trademark framework is fully integrated into both the EU and Benelux IP systems. The CJEU — headquartered in Luxembourg City — is the ultimate authority on EU trademark law, making Luxembourg a uniquely central jurisdiction for EU IP jurisprudence.
Why Trademark Protection in Luxembourg Is Important for Brand Owners?
Premier Financial Centre: Luxembourg’s status as a world-leading financial centre — home to the world’s second-largest investment fund industry, major international banks, insurance groups, private equity firms, and fintech operators — makes trademark protection essential for financial sector brands operating in or through Luxembourg.
CJEU Headquarters — EU IP Jurisprudence: As the seat of the CJEU — the ultimate authority on EU trademark law — Luxembourg’s courts are uniquely positioned in the EU IP landscape. Decisions of the CJEU on trademark law apply directly in Luxembourg and across the EU.
Dual Enforcement Framework: Both Benelux trade marks and EUTMs are enforceable in Luxembourg, providing rights holders with access to the full suite of EU IP enforcement mechanisms including customs border measures, civil injunctions, and criminal prosecution.
IP Holding & Financial Centre: Luxembourg’s holding company and IP holding structures — facilitated by its favourable tax and legal framework — make trademark ownership arrangements through Luxembourg entities commercially significant for international IP portfolio management.
Trilingual & Cross-Market Position: Luxembourg’s trilingual environment (French, German, and Luxembourgish as official languages) and its position at the intersection of French, German, and Dutch-speaking European markets make it a strategically important brand registration jurisdiction for cross-lingual European brand strategies.
How to Obtain Trademark Protection in Luxembourg
The following outlines the key procedural steps for each of the two principal routes to trademark protection in Luxembourg. Legacy Partners manages either or both routes on your behalf. Route 1: Benelux Trade Mark (via BOIP, The Hague / Brussels) Step 1 — Search: Comprehensive search of the BOIP Benelux register (i-DEPOT and TMview), the EUIPO register, and the WIPO Madrid Database. Step 2 — Application: Filed online with BOIP in French, Dutch, or English. Step 3 — Examination: BOIP examines on absolute grounds only; no ex officio relative grounds examination. Step 4 — Publication: Published in the BOIP Official Gazette (Blad / Bulletin). Step 5 — Opposition: 2-month window from publication (extendable by 2 further months by mutual agreement). Step 6 — Registration: Certificate issued covering Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg simultaneously. Timeline: approximately 4 to 6 months in straightforward cases. Fees denominated in euros (EUR). Route 2: EU Trade Mark (via EUIPO, Alicante) Step 1 — Search: Comprehensive search of the EUIPO register, BOIP Benelux register, and WIPO Madrid Database. Step 2 — Application: Filed online with EUIPO in any EU official language (with second language from the 5 EUIPO languages). Step 3 — Examination: EUIPO examines on absolute grounds only; no ex officio relative grounds examination. Step 4 — Publication: Published in the EUIPO Official Journal. Step 5 — Opposition: 3-month window from publication. Step 6 — Registration: Certificate issued covering all 27 EU Member States including Luxembourg. Timeline: approximately 4 to 6 months in straightforward cases. Fees denominated in euros (EUR)
Governing Law
Trademark protection in Luxembourg is governed by three interlocking legal frameworks: (1) The Benelux Convention on Intellectual Property (BCIP, signed 25 February 2005, as amended), which establishes BOIP and the Benelux trade mark system covering Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg; (2) EU Trade Mark Regulation 2017/1001 and EU Trade Mark Directive 2015/2436, which apply directly in Luxembourg as an EU Member State and govern EUTM matters; and (3) Luxembourg’s national intellectual property legislation (Loi du 20 juillet 1992 portant modification du régime des marques de produits et de services, as amended) for residual domestic matters. Luxembourg’s national IP authority, the Direction de la Propriété Intellectuelle (DPI) under the Ministry of the Economy, handles certain domestic IP administrative functions. Luxembourg is a member of the Paris Convention, the Madrid Protocol (via Benelux and EU), the TRIPS Agreement (as a WTO and EU member), and the Nice Agreement, and is a signatory to the Singapore Treaty on the Law of Trademarks. The CJEU — which is headquartered in Luxembourg City — is the ultimate appellate and interpretive authority for EU trademark law.
Trademark Classes Luxembourg (Nice Classification)
Both BOIP and EUIPO apply the Nice Classification system, categorising trademarks into 45 classes — 34 for goods (Classes 1–34) and 11 for services (Classes 35–45). Multi-class applications are permitted under both routes. Expert guidance on class selection is particularly important for Luxembourg’s key sectors: financial services and investment funds (Classes 35, 36), ICT and digital services (Class 42), logistics and transport (Classes 39, 35), satellite and space technology (Class 9), steel and industrial manufacturing (various Classes), and professional services (Classes 35, 45).
Trademark Services Available in Luxembourg
Attorney-Assisted Search
Comprehensive search of BOIP (Benelux), EUIPO, and WIPO Madrid Database to identify potential conflicts before filing under either or both routes.
Benelux Trade Mark Filing
Complete Benelux trade mark filing and prosecution with BOIP covering Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg — handled by BOIP-accredited agents.
EUTM Filing
Complete EUTM filing and prosecution with EUIPO covering all 27 EU Member States including Luxembourg.
Trademark Renewal Services
Hassle-free renewals for Benelux and EUTM registrations enforceable in Luxembourg, with proactive deadline monitoring and docketing.
Watch & Monitoring Services
Continuous monitoring of BOIP, EUIPO, and WIPO Madrid publications to identify potential conflicts at the earliest stage.
Ownership Transfer / Assignment
Efficient handling of trademark ownership transfers and restructuring recordals with BOIP and/or EUIPO, including Luxembourg IP holding arrangements.
Opposition & Enforcement
End-to-end representation in opposition before BOIP or EUIPO, and infringement proceedings before Luxembourg courts including appeal to the CJEU where applicable.
IP Holding & Portfolio Strategy
Expert guidance on trademark licensing, IP holding structures, and portfolio management utilising Luxembourg’s financial and holding company framework
Documents for Filing
Fees are indicative and subject to change. Contact us for the latest details.
**Last updated on: June 24, 2026
Timeline
Both the Benelux route (via BOIP) and the EUTM route (via EUIPO) achieve registration in approximately 4 to 6 months in straightforward cases without oppositions. The Benelux route is typically faster for targeted Benelux-only protection. Both timelines may extend significantly if opposition proceedings arise. The Benelux opposition period is 2 months from publication (extendable by 2 months); the EUTM opposition period is 3 months.
Validity & Renewal
Both Benelux trade marks and EUTMs are valid for 10 years from the filing date, renewable indefinitely for successive 10-year periods. The genuine use requirement applies to both: a Benelux trade mark must be put to genuine use in Belgium, the Netherlands, or Luxembourg within 5 years of registration; an EUTM must be put to genuine use in the EU (including Luxembourg) within 5 years. For the Benelux mark, use in any one of the three Benelux countries satisfies the use requirement for the entire Benelux registration. For the EUTM, the CJEU has established that genuine use must cover a territory that is more than token, though use in a significant part of the EU suffices.
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