This article highlights the strategic value of complementing a European Union Trademark (EUTM) with a Cyprus national trademark (CYTM) to strengthen brand protection. While an EUTM offers broad, EU-wide coverage, it also carries greater procedural risk and higher burdens of proof, as it may be opposed or challenged across multiple jurisdictions and requires evidence of genuine use across the EU. By contrast, a CYTM is examined in a single jurisdiction, requires proof of use only in Cyprus, and can offer practical enforcement advantages given Cyprus’s role as a regional business and logistics hub. The article concludes that filing both in parallel is a prudent and cost-effective strategy, ensuring continuity of protection and a stronger, more resilient trademark portfolio.

Grant Thornton Cyprus hosted its bi-annual Concert for a Cause, bringing together more than 300 colleagues, clients, friends, and family members for an evening dedicated to community, collaboration, and meaningful impact.

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