Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM)

The Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM), now known as the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), is a European agency responsible for managing trademarks and designs within the EU. It helps protect brand names, logos, and product designs across member countries by registering them centrally. This enables businesses to secure legal rights easily and enforce them throughout the EU with a single application, simplifying the process and reducing costs. Essentially, EUIPO ensures that intellectual property rights are recognized and respected uniformly, fostering innovation and fair competition across the European Union.