Use prior to registration is not required in Germany. Trademark registration procedure in Germany from that in the US and statement of use is not required.

To maintain a trademark registration in Germany, one must use the trademark within 5 years from the registration. If the trademark has not been used, without a very good reason, for five years or more, then the registration may be cancelled. You should also preserve evidence of your use of your trademark in case your trademark is ever challenged.

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