Classification
Nice, 10th ed.
POA
Yes
notarised, apostilled or legalised
Official Examination
formal, absolute grounds, relative grounds
Opposition Period
2 months
from publication date of trademark application
Use Requirements
5 yrs
from reistration date
Duration
10 yrs
from registration
Maintenance
declaration of (intent-to-)use in the 5th year
Non-Traditional TMs
sounds, 3-D
Remarks
Trademarks can be assigned. The assignment shall not produce effects before third parties if not registered.
Agreements
Madrid System; Banjul Protocol
