Trademark registration and prosecution strategies

Applicants applying for trademarkprotection in Germany are likely to perceivethe German Patent and Trademarks Office(GPTO) as an accessible institution whichtakes a reasonably cooperative approach tothe registration process. For example,wherever possible, applicants will beinformed of any objections that the GPTOmay have at an early stage in theproceedings, so that they can clarifyuncertainties or submit observations todefend the application.