Classification
Nice, 13th ed.
Local Agent
Yes
if applicant outside EEA
POA
No
may be requested in certain cases
Official Examination
formal, absolute grounds, relative grounds
Opposition Period
2 months
from publication date of registration
Use Requirements
5 yrs
from registration
Duration
10 yrs
from application date
Non-Traditional TMs
3-D, colours, sounds, position, pattern, motion, holograms, multimedia (see CI)
Remarks
protection begins with application date or priority date; filing in Finnish, Swedish or English (see CI); when filed before May 1, 2019, TM duration is 10 yrs from registration date
Agreements
EU; Madrid System
