Classification
Nice, 13th ed.
Local Agent
Yes
if non-EEA applicant
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
Duration
10 yrs
from application date
Non-Traditional TMs
3-D, colours, sounds, position, pattern, motion, holograms, multimedia
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
EU; Madrid System
