Classification
Nice, 13th ed.
POA
No
may be requested in certain cases
Official Examination
formal, absolute grounds
Opposition Period
2 months
from publication date of application (see CI)
Use Requirements
5 yrs
from registration
Duration
10 yrs
from application date
Non-Traditional TMs
3-D, combinations of colours, sounds, motion, holograms, multimedia
Remarks
protection begins with registration and dates back to application date or priority date; filing in Estonian; when filed before April 1, 2019, TM duration is 10 yrs from registration date
Agreements
EU; Madrid System