Which Trademark Offices Are Currently Accepted for VMC Certification in 2025?
Your logo must be a registered trademark with an intellectual property office recognized by VMC guidelines. Here’s the up-to-date list for 2025.
Why Trademark Office Recognition Matters for VMC
A Verified Mark Certificate (VMC) requires your logo to be a registered trademark with a recognized intellectual property office. Only trademarks from approved offices are eligible, ensuring that only legitimate brand owners can display their logos in email clients and protecting against spoofing and misuse.
List of Trademark Offices Accepted for VMC Certification in 2025
As of June 2025, the following trademark offices are officially recognized for VMC eligibility:
- United States: USPTO
- Canada: Canadian Intellectual Property Office
- European Union: EUIPO
- United Kingdom: UK Intellectual Property Office
- Germany: Deutsches Patent- und Markenamt
- Japan: Japan Trademark Office
- Spain: Spanish Patent and Trademark Office
- Australia: IP Australia
- India: Intellectual Property India
- South Korea: Korean Intellectual Property Office
- Brazil: Instituto Nacional da Propriedade Industrial
- France: French Patent and Trademark Office (INPI)
- Benelux: Benelux Office for Intellectual Property (BOIP)
- Denmark: Danish Patent and Trademark Office
- Sweden: Swedish Intellectual Property Office
- Switzerland: Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property
- New Zealand: Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand
Note: If your logo is registered with any of these offices, it is eligible for VMC, regardless of your business’s home country. This list is updated as more offices are recognized.
Key Considerations for VMC Trademark Eligibility
- Jurisdiction: Only trademarks registered with the above offices are valid for VMC. Trademarks from non-listed offices are not eligible, even if valid locally.
- Regional Coverage: Registering with a regional office (e.g., EUIPO, BOIP) can provide broader coverage and VMC eligibility across multiple countries in that region.
- Trademark Consistency: The logo submitted for VMC must match the registered trademark exactly—any variation can result in rejection.
- Government Marks: Government agencies may use official seals or marks protected by legislation. VMC guidelines allow for these cases with proper documentation.
Final Checklist for VMC Trademark Office Eligibility
- Logo is registered as a trademark with a recognized office: Ensure your logo is registered with an officially recognized trademark office (see list above).
- Trademark registration is active and valid: Confirm that your trademark registration is current and in good standing.
- Logo submitted for VMC matches the registered trademark exactly: The logo you submit for your VMC must be identical to the registered trademark.
- Documentation is available for verification by the Certificate Authority: Be prepared to provide trademark registration documents for review by the Certificate Authority.
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To qualify for a VMC, your logo must be a registered trademark with a recognized intellectual property office—check the latest list to ensure your registration is eligible.
