Classification
Nice, latest ed.
Official Examination
formal, absolute grounds, relative grounds
Opposition Period
3 months
from publication date of the application
Use Requirements
3 yrs
from registration
Duration
10 yrs
from registration date
Remarks
Prior use is unnecessary provided the applicant asserts, on its Declaration filed at the time of application, an intent to use. Common law "passing off" still actionable. "Honest concurrent user" is still a valid defense to an allegation of trademark infringement.
