Classification
Nice, 13th ed.
Official Examination
formal, absolute grounds, relative grounds
Opposition Period
1 month
from publication of application (see CI)
Use Requirements
3 yrs
after registration date
Duration
10 yrs
from registration date
Maintenance
statement of use after 3 yrs
Non-Traditional TMs
3-D, sounds, smells, holograms, trade dress
Remarks
although earlier use could be enforced to obtain a registration; declaration of use 3 yrs after registration date and with renewal (see CI)
