Overview

Amazon sellers looking to protect their brand on the Spanish marketplace need to enroll through Brand Registry using trademark information from Spain's national trademark office. This reference guide walks sellers through the process of locating and entering the correct trademark details from the Oficina Española de Patentes y Marcas (OEPM) into the Brand Registry application. Getting these details right the first time can prevent delays and rejections during enrollment.

Key Points / What Sellers Need to Know

• Spain's trademark office is the OEPM - The Oficina Española de Patentes y Marcas is the official body that manages trademark registrations in Spain, and it is the source Amazon uses to verify your brand details.
• Trademark numbers start with M, N, or H - Spanish trademark numbers follow a specific format beginning with one of these letters, and you must include the leading letter when entering it into your Brand Registry application.
• Both registered and pending trademarks qualify - You do not need to wait for full registration to begin the enrollment process, as Amazon accepts trademarks that are still in the pending stage.
• WIPO trademarks with Spanish designation are handled differently - If your trademark was issued through the World Intellectual Property Organization with designation in Spain, you must use the OEPM number rather than your WIPO number in the application.
• Word marks and design marks are both accepted - Amazon allows initial enrollment with either text-based or image-based trademarks from the OEPM.

How to Find Your Trademark on OEPM

To locate your trademark details, visit the OEPM website and use the search function. Start by selecting the first letter of your trademark number from the drop-down menu, then enter the full trademark number into the "Nº de solicitud" field and run your search. Once the trademark record appears, carefully note the exact spelling and format of your trademark name as displayed at the top of the record next to the trademark number. This is the precise version you will need to enter into the Brand Registry application, so any deviation in spelling, capitalization, or formatting could cause issues during verification.