Classification
Nice, 13th ed.
Local Agent
Yes
if applicant outside EU /EEA
Official Examination
formal, absolute grounds, relative grounds
for information only, see CI
Opposition Period
3 months
from publication of trademark application
Use Requirements
5 yrs
from registration
Duration
10 yrs
from application date
Non-Traditional TMs
3-D, colours, sounds, position, pattern, motion, holograms, multimedia, light signals
Remarks
protection begins with registration and dates back to priority date
Agreements
EU; Madrid System
