Overview

Amazon sellers looking to protect their brand on the Irish marketplace need to understand how to locate and submit their trademark details through the Brand Registry enrollment process. Ireland's Intellectual Property Office (IPOI) serves as the official trademark authority, and Amazon requires specific information from IPOI records to verify your brand. This guide walks sellers through the process of finding the right details and completing the Brand Registry application for Irish trademarks.

Key Points / What Sellers Need to Know

• Trademark search starts at IPOI - Sellers must look up their trademark on the Intellectual Property Office of Ireland (IPOI) website using their trademark number to retrieve official registration details.
• Exact name matching is required - The trademark name entered in the Brand Registry application must exactly match the spelling and format shown on IPOI, with no variations or modifications.
• Both registered and pending trademarks qualify - Amazon accepts Irish trademarks that are either fully registered or pending registration through IPOI, giving sellers flexibility to begin the enrollment process early.
• WIPO trademarks require the IPOI number - If your trademark was issued through the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) with designation in Ireland, you must enter the IPOI number rather than the WIPO number unless they are identical.
• Only word marks and design marks are eligible for initial enrollment - Other trademark types can be added to your account after your initial Brand Registry enrollment is complete.

How to Look Up Your Trademark on IPOI

To begin the enrollment process, navigate to the Intellectual Property Office of Ireland website and search for your trademark. Enter your trademark number in the search field and click search. Once results appear, click on your trademark in the results table to view the full details. Pay close attention to the trademark name displayed in the record, as you will need to enter it exactly as shown when completing your Brand Registry application. Any discrepancy between the IPOI record and your application entry could delay or prevent your enrollment.