Classification
Nice, 13th ed.
Local Agent
Yes
address for service
POA
Yes
simply signed, stamped
Official Examination
formal, absolute grounds, relative grounds
Opposition Period
4 months
from publication date of application
Use Requirements
5 yrs
from the date on which the mark is entered in the Register
Duration
10 yrs
from application date
Non-Traditional TMs
3-D, combination of colours, sounds, motion marks
Remarks
common law;; registration date relates back to the filing date
