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France (FR)
Classification
Nice, 13th ed.
Filing
multi-class
Local Agent
Yes
if applicant outside EU /EEA or if several owners
POA
Yes
if applicant outside EU /EEA or if several owners
Official Examination
formal, absolute grounds
Opposition Period
2 months
from publication of application
Use Requirements
5 yrs
from publication date of registration
Priority
first-to-file
Duration
10 yrs
from application date
Maintenance
none
Non-Trad. TMs
3-D, colours, sounds, holograms, position, pattern, motion, multimedia
GRR
No
Remarks
protection begins with registration and dates back to application date or priority date
Agreements
European Union (EU)
Madrid System
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