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Austria (AT)
Classification
Nice, 13th ed.
Filing
multi-class
Local Agent
Yes
if non-EEA applicant
POA
Yes
non-legalised
Official Examination
formal, absolute grounds
relative grounds only if requested by applicant
Opposition Period
3 months
from publication of trademark registration (post-grant procedure)
Use Requirements
5 yrs
from the day on which no (further) opposition was possible
Priority
first-to-file
Duration
10 yrs
from application date
Renewal
10 yrs
Maintenance
none
Non-Trad. TMs
3-D, colours, sounds, position, pattern, motion, holograms, multimedia
GRR
No
Remarks
protection begins with registration and dates back to priority date
examination as to relative grounds serves for applicant’s info only
the trademark duration term started from registration before Sept 13, 2018 (The adoption to the new calculation shortens the next protection period for these trademarks. Renewal fees are reduced accordingly)
Agreements
European Union (EU)
Madrid System
All information is provided without guarantee. Last updated: 24 Mar 2026.
