Classification
Nice, 13th ed.
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
Duration
10 yrs
from application date
Non-Traditional TMs
3-D, colours, sounds, holograms, position, pattern, motion, multimedia
Remarks
protection begins with registration and dates back to application date or priority date
Agreements
EU; Madrid System
